Transferring points to another
Jun 10, 2010, 6:21 pm
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Transferring points to another
Hi
I read the sticky at the top but couldn't find info on this, and the search facility was being difficult.
My parents have a tonne of points they never use on their CC so I have generously volunteered to assist them in making use of them.
I have a flight coming up to Europe and would like to use the points on SQ. Just so I understand correctly would my mother need to transfer the requisite points to her account and then book the flight under my name through her KF account? I have already checked with the CC provider and the points can only be transferred to a account in her name.
Thanks
I read the sticky at the top but couldn't find info on this, and the search facility was being difficult.
My parents have a tonne of points they never use on their CC so I have generously volunteered to assist them in making use of them.
I have a flight coming up to Europe and would like to use the points on SQ. Just so I understand correctly would my mother need to transfer the requisite points to her account and then book the flight under my name through her KF account? I have already checked with the CC provider and the points can only be transferred to a account in her name.
Thanks
Jun 11, 2010, 6:26 pm
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Hi
I read the sticky at the top but couldn't find info on this, and the search facility was being difficult.
My parents have a tonne of points they never use on their CC so I have generously volunteered to assist them in making use of them.
I have a flight coming up to Europe and would like to use the points on SQ. Just so I understand correctly would my mother need to transfer the requisite points to her account and then book the flight under my name through her KF account? I have already checked with the CC provider and the points can only be transferred to a account in her name.
Thanks
I read the sticky at the top but couldn't find info on this, and the search facility was being difficult.
My parents have a tonne of points they never use on their CC so I have generously volunteered to assist them in making use of them.
I have a flight coming up to Europe and would like to use the points on SQ. Just so I understand correctly would my mother need to transfer the requisite points to her account and then book the flight under my name through her KF account? I have already checked with the CC provider and the points can only be transferred to a account in her name.
Thanks
Jun 11, 2010, 7:10 pm
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Yes correct Sir - get mother to transfer the points to her KF account and add you as a Redemption Nominee - then a simple procedure to book a redemption in your name. Be quck - the greater lead time you can manage the greater chance you have of getting a Saver Award flight which is half points required as Standard Award redemption.
Jun 14, 2010, 11:18 am
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Also, no saver awards on the 77W or A380, so best to use your miles on the 744 where you can get a 1-way saver award in F for less miles than a similar (albeit standard) award in J on the 77W/A380.
Jun 21, 2010, 4:03 am
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Just wondering but the OP never mentioned what route he wants to travel and what class. So while the saver award is a good recommendation in general it does not apply to all aircraft types if you are looking into C or F travel. However in Y class you get saver awards on all aircraft.
best value is of course to book into C or F unless you enjoy Y or want to stretch the miles as much as possible. (some shorterm Y bookings can be quite expensive so sometimes Y awards may make sense though. )
best value is of course to book into C or F unless you enjoy Y or want to stretch the miles as much as possible. (some shorterm Y bookings can be quite expensive so sometimes Y awards may make sense though. )