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Anyone here tried using Points.com? Just looking for some feedback before i swindle my points away...
Tnx

I will be converting 5 America West miles to 1 AA mile for the current AA promo.

Blind Melon, welcome to FT.

Try using the search engine for prior posts about this ... er ... service. Some links:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/004366.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/004373.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/004344.html

MHO: You have to be desperate to use this points.com. The speed and accuracy of fulfillment of the exchange has yet to be proven. The transfer ratios stink.

Your profile says you are from Toronto, which is also where points.com is based -- any connections?

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He who dies with the most miles ... is dead.


[This message has been edited by ontheroad (edited 05-02-2001).]

I am planning on using Points.com to exchange five Midwest Express miles for one AAdvantage mile. I signed up for an account today, which means that in a couple of days I should be able to do this. From what I gather, the cost is six dollars and the loss of four of my beloved FF miles. However, it looks simple. I hope I'm right.

No connection.. i was reading'bout it in Macleans and the Globe & Mail, just wanted some feedback from people who actually used the site. It's a good concept, too bad the exchange rates are so poor.

No connection.. i was reading'bout it in Macleans and the Globe & Mail, just wanted some feedback from people who actually used the site. It's a good concept, too bad the exchange rates are so poor.

I used points.com to transfer some beenz to Alaska air and the transfer was completed in a day.

audiolover

Long time listner, first time poster

Actually, your first transfer should be free ...

Although I've only played around with potential exchanges, I really like the Points.com concept. Once their exchange network of partners is built out (it appears that they are really in a soft launch phase now), they promise a 72 hours maximum transaction turn around which is important for those of us who never plan more than a week ahead. Also, even at a relatively poor exchange rate, I'd be happy to clear out some 10K mile balances in have in 3 or 4 of my minor programs.

If you can plan ahead, the HHonors RewardExchange offers better exchange rates, is free, but is very slow in processing the transaction (about a month).

points.com still does not show on the list of AA partners for the promotion. Is there some assurance that this will be accepted?

I tried to sign up today but just got an error message?

cheers Peter

Has anyone been able to get Points.com to recognize a Midwest Express account?

I signed up for points.com but hesitated when enrolling my FF accounts in the points exchange. I didn't feel comfortable giving the pins for each and every account to them.
Opinions?

It recognized my Midwest Express miles, but none of the other accounts I put in (non-airline accounts.).

I initiated a transfer from Alaska to AAdvantage on May 1, and it showed up this morning, May 7. From my online AA statement:

05/01/2001 POINTS.COM MILEAGE TRANSFER 2 2