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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #140 on: May 26, 2014, 02:43:20 AM »
I wrote nonstop. LOT only flies with stops. Dates are June 25-July 6-7

Ahh sorry.. In that case - good luck
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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #141 on: May 26, 2014, 02:46:36 AM »
If it would've been an easy answer I wouldn't even ask here. But what is his best choice to do with MR points for nonstop?

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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #142 on: May 26, 2014, 02:54:41 AM »
If it would've been an easy answer I wouldn't even ask here. But what is his best choice to do with MR points for nonstop?

For non-stop you have four options, LY, UA, DL, and US (PHL).

You can transfer to ANA for flights on UA for 60k r/t miles in coach. Or to BA for flights on US for 60k r/t in coach.
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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #143 on: May 26, 2014, 02:59:57 AM »
Does it transfer to ANA instantly? And what's the fuel surcharges ?  US I checked before and there is 0 availability.  LY how many points is a r/t and how many Amex points is it?

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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #144 on: May 26, 2014, 03:02:32 AM »
Does it transfer to ANA instantly? And what's the fuel surcharges ?  US I checked before and there is 0 availability.  LY how many points is a r/t and how many Amex points is it?

Does not transfer instantly. No fuel surcharge on UA, but yes for other *A carriers. LY I dunno.

You can also transfer to FlyingBlue and redeem on Delta for 25k each way in coach.
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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #145 on: May 26, 2014, 03:05:48 AM »
Ok. Will get workin on it. Thanks

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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #146 on: October 06, 2014, 04:38:44 PM »
So much info to keep up with, it's amazing what you compile!

It seems like it's hard to find deals from NYC to London, is there any options with Chase UR points (If only BA had partner flights to London)?

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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #147 on: October 06, 2014, 04:40:31 PM »
So much info to keep up with, it's amazing what you compile!

It seems like it's hard to find deals from NYC to London, is there any options with Chase UR points (If only BA had partner flights to London)?
UA on UA, SQ on UA, KE on DL, VS on VS.
And BA - not only do they have more than a few flights to LON, they also partner with AA.
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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #148 on: October 31, 2014, 03:48:34 PM »
Looking for 20-25 tickets to Israel for next Sukkos. A mix if American Express points. Looking for the most economical way to use the points so that we can maximize tickets. A stopover is ok. Thanks!

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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #149 on: December 13, 2014, 09:33:15 PM »
One way/Round trip: Round Trip
Non-stop/Maximum stops/Any: 1 stop maximum
From: All airports from which you can depart BWI or PHL
To: All airports which you can arrive at. For multiple destinations, just keep adding this line TLV
Departure dates: All possible dates that you can depart on. Please be as specific as possible. March 29/30
Return airports:If different from 'To' line. Delete this line for One way tickets BWI or PHL
Return dates: Delete this line for One way tickets April 12/13
Class: First/Business/Coach/Any Any
Seats: Total number of people traveling over the age of 2 4
Alliance/Airline: What airline or alliance are you looking to fly with US Airways
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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #150 on: May 01, 2015, 08:52:29 AM »
Help! Trying to book a ticket for my teenage son for this summer to Israel.  I started the search using Avios pts....found some tickets -- but, costs seem high: 75,000 pts and $600 in fees?!!! Might as well just buy a ticket at that rate.
I'm assuming I can do better -- but, finding the search process overwhelming. I've read through the posts -- but, if you can point me in a specific direction, that would be very  much appreciated.

Here are the details:
R/T
Non-stop or 1-stop
NYC area airports
TLV
Can fly 7/4 -7/7 (must be in Israel by 7/7)
Return flight 8/19, 8/20, 8/22
Coach class
1 person

I'm looking to use my reward points from our Am Ex and/or Chase Signature account. We have about 175,000 combined pts.

THANK YOU!!!

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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #151 on: May 01, 2015, 10:33:05 AM »
Help! Trying to book a ticket for my teenage son for this summer to Israel.  I started the search using Avios pts....found some tickets -- but, costs seem high: 75,000 pts and $600 in fees?!!! Might as well just buy a ticket at that rate.
I'm assuming I can do better -- but, finding the search process overwhelming. I've read through the posts -- but, if you can point me in a specific direction, that would be very  much appreciated.

Here are the details:
R/T
Non-stop or 1-stop
NYC area airports
TLV
Can fly 7/4 -7/7 (must be in Israel by 7/7)
Return flight 8/19, 8/20, 8/22
Coach class
1 person

I'm looking to use my reward points from our Am Ex and/or Chase Signature account. We have about 175,000 combined pts.

THANK YOU!!!
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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #152 on: May 02, 2015, 02:33:32 PM »

I'm looking to use my reward points from our Am Ex and/or Chase Signature account. We have about 175,000 combined pts.


What's that?

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Re: Master Thread: Getting To Israel Using AMEX Membership Rewards Points
« Reply #153 on: September 20, 2015, 05:04:19 PM »
Is the guide on page 1 still current? Its from 2010...

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Re: Israel with Amex Membership Reward Points
« Reply #154 on: January 04, 2018, 05:04:59 PM »
This must be one of the most common questions out there, maybe this will settle it once and for all?
If I'm missing any good AMEX transfer methods or if there any mistakes let me know!
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Star Alliance:
Using ANA miles
-If there is availability on Continental or USAirways for your dates: Transfer 60,000 points per ticket to ANA for coach or 90,000 points per ticket for business.  If you redeem ANA miles to go to Israel on airlines besides for Continental or USAirways you will be hit with fuel surcharges.

Using Continental miles
-If there is Star Alliance availability besides for Continental and USAirways, transfer 75,000 points per ticket to Continental for coach or 115,000 points for business.  Continental never charges fuel surcharges.  Continental also gives its own elite members expanded award availability for travel on Continental.
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OneWorld:
Using BA miles
-If there is OneWorld availability, transfer 65,000 points per ticket to BA for coach or 130,000 points per ticket for business, plus expect to pay additional fuel surcharges if your travel includes flying on BA.  There won't be fuel surcharges if you only travel on partner airlines.
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Skyteam:
Using Alitalia miles
-If there is Skyteam availability transfer 50,000 points per ticket to Alitalia for coach or 80,000 points per ticket for business, plus expect to pay fuel surcharges.

Using Flying Blue miles
-If there is a promo award available on Flying Blue for your dates and you're ready to work hard to get them to honor it and cut through red tape: Transfer 25,000 points to Flying Blue per ticket for coach or 50,000 points per ticket for business, plus expect to pay fuel surcharges.

Using Delta miles
-You can also transfer to Delta Skypesos to avoid fuel surcharges for travel originating in the US (Delta charges fuel surcharges for travel originating outside of the US), but their mileage rates are variable.  Coach can be between 80,000 and 190,000 and business can be between 120,000 and 370,000.
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Other:
Using El Al miles
-If there is El Al availability transfer 98,000 points per ticket to El Al for coach or 210,000 points per ticket for business, plus expect to pay fuel surcharges.
Just found this! Thanks Dan again for all the help!

Is there a list like this for Ultimate Rewards?