FAQ: How long for SPG points to transfer TO an airline; and between SPG accounts ?
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Jan 11, 08, 9:27 pm
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: SPG
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FAQ: How long for SPG points to transfer TO an airline; and between SPG accounts ?
Hello. I'm pretty new to awards / loyalty programs having recently signed up for an SPG AMEX.
I'm looking for any advice on the best process for determining, transferring and redeeming SPG points for a flight on a set date and location. The number of different airlines available for transfer and the latency between initiating a transfer and when the points are usable in an airline program are the issues that make this issue seem complex to me...
Say for example I want to go to Spain on specific dates. Do I first determine a route I want, then check with the airline for available awards on that route, then xsfer Starpoints and hope that the award is still available once the transaction is complete. Or is there (hopefully) a better method?
Thanks for any and all assistance.
Best,
Mike
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Earlier thread can be found at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
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I'm looking for any advice on the best process for determining, transferring and redeeming SPG points for a flight on a set date and location. The number of different airlines available for transfer and the latency between initiating a transfer and when the points are usable in an airline program are the issues that make this issue seem complex to me...
Say for example I want to go to Spain on specific dates. Do I first determine a route I want, then check with the airline for available awards on that route, then xsfer Starpoints and hope that the award is still available once the transaction is complete. Or is there (hopefully) a better method?
Thanks for any and all assistance.
Best,
Mike
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Earlier thread can be found at http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
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Last edited by SanDiego1K; Mar 19, 10 at 10:04 am
Jan 15, 08, 11:35 am
#2
Join Date: May 2006
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SPG -> BA: How Long?
Hi. I know they say 30 days, but does anyone actually have experience with how long a transfer of SPG points to BA takes?
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Steven
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Steven
Jan 22, 08, 11:19 am
#3
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Starpoints to USAirways Transfer
Hello All:
I’m wondering if anyone has had any recent experience transferring Starwood Starpoints to their USAirways Dividend Miles account.
Does anyone have some idea of how long it takes? SPG.com says that it can take 2-4 weeks, but I’m hoping to be able to transfer points quickly so that I can grab these seats before they jump up to 50,000 miles.
Thanks in advance for any help!
--Micah
I’m wondering if anyone has had any recent experience transferring Starwood Starpoints to their USAirways Dividend Miles account.
Does anyone have some idea of how long it takes? SPG.com says that it can take 2-4 weeks, but I’m hoping to be able to transfer points quickly so that I can grab these seats before they jump up to 50,000 miles.
Thanks in advance for any help!
--Micah
Jan 22, 08, 1:56 pm
#4
Join Date: Oct 2003
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I didn't remember it as being this fast, but I just checked my SPG account and it shows that I made a transfer on 10/13/07 and my US Airways account shows the transfer posted 10/15/07.
Jan 22, 08, 3:41 pm
#5
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Mine have generally taken under 1 week, including one on Dec24 that took only 2 days.
Jan 23, 08, 7:22 am
#6
Join Date: Dec 2004
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A friend did this in May 2006, and it took 2 weeks.
Jan 26, 08, 10:53 pm
#7
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: NY, USA
Programs: AA, BA, SPG Gold, DL, CO, ATR
Posts: 93
SPG will always say 2 weeks just for CYA. however, the rep told me off the record it does not take more than a couple of days.
Feb 18, 08, 10:32 am
#8
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Boston, MA
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What is your Fastest Transfer Time from SPG to AAdvantage?
People have reported varying experiences i terms of the amount of time it has taken for online transfers to AA to post.
What is the fastest time period you have experienced for online transfers within the same name for transfers from SPG to AA for AAdvantage accounts already "registered" as a designated account within SPG.com?
Also, if you transfer 80,000 in a day, do you end up with 99,999 points or 95,000 points?
What is the fastest time period you have experienced for online transfers within the same name for transfers from SPG to AA for AAdvantage accounts already "registered" as a designated account within SPG.com?
Also, if you transfer 80,000 in a day, do you end up with 99,999 points or 95,000 points?
Feb 18, 08, 10:39 am
#9
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Nov 2000
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Originally Posted by nologic
...Also, if you transfer 80,000 in a day, do you end up with 99,999 points or 95,000 points?
All fixable...eventually.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 18, 08, 10:46 am
#10
Join Date: Jan 2001
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Probably zero miles until you get the airline follow-up done. The maximum daily limit is 99,999. If you transfer 80,000, we are going to add 20,000, which will exceed the daily limit by 1 mile and the airline is going to reject it.
All fixable...eventually.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
All fixable...eventually.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 18, 08, 10:49 am
#11
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: NYC
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Originally Posted by nologic
So, you are saying it's better to transfer 79,000 SPGs, which would translate into 94,000 AAdvantage miles, to achieve the maximum number of transferable points in one day?
As far as the fastest time goes...I submitted my first ever miles request online at SPG on Sunday, Feb. 3...and 15 days later I'm still waiting for my miles to post.
Feb 18, 08, 10:53 am
#12
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Originally Posted by nologic
So, you are saying it's better to transfer 79,000 SPGs, which would translate into 94,000 AAdvantage miles, to achieve the maximum number of transferable points in one day?
60,000 + 15,000 = 75,000
then 24+ hours later:
20,000 + 5,000 = 25,000
If 100,000 is the intended goal.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 18, 08, 10:54 am
#13
Join Date: Dec 2006
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11k miles, 48hours
That's the time it took for me.
11k miles, 48hours.
LR
11k miles, 48hours.
LR
Feb 18, 08, 10:55 am
#14
Company Representative - Starwood
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Originally Posted by broadwayblue
No, it's better to transfer 60k Starpoints per day to get 75k miles.
As far as the fastest time goes...I submitted my first ever miles request online at SPG on Sunday, Feb. 3...and 15 days later I'm still waiting for my miles to post.
As far as the fastest time goes...I submitted my first ever miles request online at SPG on Sunday, Feb. 3...and 15 days later I'm still waiting for my miles to post.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Feb 18, 08, 10:59 am
#15
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: NYC
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Originally Posted by Starwood Lurker
Might be time to call SPG and ask for an airline transfer follow-up.
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Best regards,
William R. Sanders
Online Guest Feedback Coordinator
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
