Credit Cards That Allow Points Conversion to Airline Miles (1 to 1 or better)
Apr 14, 2011, 11:14 pm
#61
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Yes--both very good points to note. The instant xfer is def a big bennie.
Apr 14, 2011, 11:16 pm
#62
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1. Yes, aeroplan is the only transfer partner they have.
2. Correct. You do not need to have a Fidelity brokerage account.
3. I'm not sure what you mean by "partner redemption fees." Do you mean charging an additional fee to book a United, Continental, etc. flight using aeroplan miles? Or do you mean charging to convert Fidelity Rewards points to aeroplan miles? The answer to both is "no."
2. Correct. You do not need to have a Fidelity brokerage account.
3. I'm not sure what you mean by "partner redemption fees." Do you mean charging an additional fee to book a United, Continental, etc. flight using aeroplan miles? Or do you mean charging to convert Fidelity Rewards points to aeroplan miles? The answer to both is "no."
Apr 16, 2011, 8:11 am
#63
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Also, Aeroplan miles expire in 7 years with no extension (as well as in 12 months with no activity, but if you were using a card for that the 12 month window would not be a factor for you). This is not the case at any of the "major" airlines. Obviously, if you'll be redeeming as fast as you earn on intra-North-America coach flights, that wouldn't be an issue, but it might be if you are saving up a long time for some big award (premium class halfway around the world for a number of people).
Apr 16, 2011, 11:02 am
#64
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Sadly, Aeroplan just announced a change in award chart: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...rd-charts.html
Many of the sweet redemption options are no longer valid. This imho reduces the appeal of FIA Amex card.
Many of the sweet redemption options are no longer valid. This imho reduces the appeal of FIA Amex card.
Apr 16, 2011, 11:30 am
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Sadly, Aeroplan just announced a change in award chart: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...rd-charts.html
Many of the sweet redemption options are no longer valid. This imho reduces the appeal of FIA Amex card.
Many of the sweet redemption options are no longer valid. This imho reduces the appeal of FIA Amex card.
This card does seem much less attractive.
Apr 25, 2011, 5:23 pm
#66
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Sadly, Aeroplan just announced a change in award chart: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/air-c...rd-charts.html
Many of the sweet redemption options are no longer valid. This imho reduces the appeal of FIA Amex card.
Many of the sweet redemption options are no longer valid. This imho reduces the appeal of FIA Amex card.
May 2, 2011, 11:04 am
#67
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Hi, I read through 5 pages of this thread but either missed or didn't find the info I was looking for. Can someone tell me two things:
1. Does SPG AmEx charge a fee to transfer points to miles (akin to MR transfers)
2. Is there a limit on how many miles I can transfer to AA if I'm a Gold Elite (Citi AAdvantage MC waves the limit of 60K per year of points accrual for Elites, but the program itself has a limit of 15K per year transfers from places like Points.com)
I'm getting fed up with my Citi AA MC and if there's no limit on transfers I might get SPG instead, that has lower annual fee as well, and cancel the other one.
Thanks!
1. Does SPG AmEx charge a fee to transfer points to miles (akin to MR transfers)
2. Is there a limit on how many miles I can transfer to AA if I'm a Gold Elite (Citi AAdvantage MC waves the limit of 60K per year of points accrual for Elites, but the program itself has a limit of 15K per year transfers from places like Points.com)
I'm getting fed up with my Citi AA MC and if there's no limit on transfers I might get SPG instead, that has lower annual fee as well, and cancel the other one.
Thanks!
May 2, 2011, 11:20 am
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Hi, I read through 5 pages of this thread but either missed or didn't find the info I was looking for. Can someone tell me two things:
1. Does SPG AmEx charge a fee to transfer points to miles (akin to MR transfers)
2. Is there a limit on how many miles I can transfer to AA if I'm a Gold Elite (Citi AAdvantage MC waves the limit of 60K per year of points accrual for Elites, but the program itself has a limit of 15K per year transfers from places like Points.com)
I'm getting fed up with my Citi AA MC and if there's no limit on transfers I might get SPG instead, that has lower annual fee as well, and cancel the other one.
Thanks!
1. Does SPG AmEx charge a fee to transfer points to miles (akin to MR transfers)
2. Is there a limit on how many miles I can transfer to AA if I'm a Gold Elite (Citi AAdvantage MC waves the limit of 60K per year of points accrual for Elites, but the program itself has a limit of 15K per year transfers from places like Points.com)
I'm getting fed up with my Citi AA MC and if there's no limit on transfers I might get SPG instead, that has lower annual fee as well, and cancel the other one.
Thanks!
2 - No overall limit, but there's an effective daily limit of 80K.
If you're looking for an SPG Amex, please let me refer you!
May 2, 2011, 11:33 am
#69
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Thank you for the clarification. I will remember you when I decide to apply. As long as I get the same enrollment bonuses I have no problem with that. I've just gotten way more cards then I thought I would. I got X-ed on the last application for Chase CO. I have to wait for a few month. AmEx is usually good to me but I already have PL and DL from them.
May 2, 2011, 11:36 am
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Thank you for the clarification. I will remember you when I decide to apply. As long as I get the same enrollment bonuses I have no problem with that. I've just gotten way more cards then I thought I would. I got X-ed on the last application for Chase CO. I have to wait for a few month. AmEx is usually good to me but I already have PL and DL from them.
May 15, 2011, 11:25 pm
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May 16, 2011, 9:44 am
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I believe the option is still available by calling in. However, the conversion rate has been devalued to 6000 points for every 5000 BA miles.
May 16, 2011, 1:14 pm
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