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Starwood points are the highest mileage currency out there. With being able to stay at the Dead Sea for only 3000 points during a week day and only 2000 points on a Friday night they are really awesome. They also have ability to transfer to over 25 different airlines at a 1:1 ratio, but every 20,000 your transfer you get 25,000 (an extra 5,000 for every 20,000 you transfer). Some transfers both names need to match and some only last names. The best is when you can transfer to a different person completely too really make your miles flexible. Also a big problem with these points is that it could take a long time to transfer. So below, we will try to make a chart of, do the names need to match and how long the transfers take.

DATA:

SPG - Transferring from SPG account to another requires the same mailing address on both accounts for at least 30 days. (i.e. this works for spouses). Takes about 5-10 days to transfer.

Aegean -

Aeromexico Club Premier -

Aeroplan - Names don't need to match. - Usually takes about a day and half to 2 days to transfer.

Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan - First and Last names need to match. - Takes two business days.

Alitalia MilleMiglia -

American Airlines - Only last name needs to match. - Transfer usually takes a day. Sometime can take 2 days if you transfer it late in the day.   

Asia Miles

China Eastern

Delta - Transfers post 2 days later - If First and last names dont match then transfer wont go through (Not sure if different first name and same last name works)

Emirates Skywards

Etihad Airways - Last names need to match. Takes about a week to transfer.

Flying Blue- Requested Wednesday, transfer completed following Tuesday (names matched)

JAL - Both names need to match. Can take upto 3 weeks to transfer.

Korean -

LAN Airlines -
                                         
Miles and More/LH/Lufthansa - It's been taking forever recently 3-4 days
Last name matching will go through (even if first name doesn't).

Singapore Airlines -

United Airlines -

US Airways - Names don't need to match. - Most transfers go through the next day. Some might take an extra day.

Virgin Atlantic -

Virgin America -

Virgin Australia -

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #600 on: June 25, 2015, 03:37:16 PM »
From TLV you are correct

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #601 on: June 26, 2015, 01:54:35 AM »
Anyone know what time of day LH miles should post?

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #602 on: June 26, 2015, 11:09:51 AM »
LH didn't come in the first 24 hours, although my timing may be different being on Israel time (initiated 10am ET).
Afraid it won't come through over the weekend, and monday will be too late to book (within 48 hours).
If it doesn't post by MS I'll just have to book with AC.

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #603 on: June 26, 2015, 11:18:21 AM »
Anyone know what time of day LH miles should post?

ive heard 9am-12 noon

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #604 on: June 26, 2015, 11:23:57 AM »
ive heard 9am-12 noon

I'll be waiting :)
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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #605 on: June 26, 2015, 11:27:04 AM »
yes, heard this a few months ago.

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #606 on: June 26, 2015, 12:22:00 PM »

yes, heard this a few months ago.
Well I guess I wasn't lucky enough.
Think there any chance it posts over Shabbat or should o just book with AC now...

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #607 on: June 26, 2015, 01:05:17 PM »
AC IMO

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #608 on: July 23, 2015, 02:54:07 AM »
Is it ok to transfer spg-AA to a spouse's account? Same last name and address.

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #609 on: July 23, 2015, 07:42:02 AM »
Is it ok to transfer spg-AA to a spouse's account? Same last name and address.
Why not just transfer spouse spg to other spouse spg account and then transfer if you are concerned?

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #610 on: July 23, 2015, 09:02:19 AM »
Does spg transfer to virgin american?
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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #611 on: August 20, 2015, 05:14:52 PM »
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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #612 on: August 20, 2015, 05:16:06 PM »
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #613 on: August 20, 2015, 05:18:14 PM »
Been on DDMS several times.

Fair enough. Just got the AA email about 20 minutes ago.
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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #614 on: August 26, 2015, 05:58:43 PM »
How long does it take to transfer to Korean?
Do names need to match?

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #615 on: October 01, 2015, 08:42:00 AM »
How long does it take to transfer to JAL?

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #616 on: October 04, 2015, 01:02:58 AM »
Is it possible to transfer SPG to AA from SPG app?

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #617 on: October 07, 2015, 12:10:15 PM »
I just read on an other form about a promo amex Mr to spg for every 1000 Mr you get 500 bonus for a total of 1500. Is there any downside not to do it?

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #618 on: October 07, 2015, 12:15:00 PM »
I just read on an other form about a promo amex Mr to spg for every 1000 Mr you get 500 bonus for a total of 1500. Is there any downside not to do it?
mr to spg is 1000 mr to 333 spg so if there is a promo it comes out to 833 spg per 1000 mr

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Re: Starwood Starpoints Transfer To Airline Miles Master Thread
« Reply #619 on: October 07, 2015, 12:15:37 PM »
I just read on an other form about a promo amex Mr to spg for every 1000 Mr you get 500 bonus for a total of 1500. Is there any downside not to do it?

Link please.

There is NO reason why not to do it. I would gladly convert my MR points to SPG.