Transferring miles from another program does ccount towards your companion pass total. I think it's worth it because it's so few miles used and so many potential free trips gained. I don't know how quickly any transfers post, but if any post within 2 weeks it would work.
well I tried to do the points transfer option - using Hyatt > RR. I transferred 10,000 from UR to Hyatt. Hyatt is supposed to let one transfer in increments of 1250 which should allow the full 10,000 to be transferred - however they only let me transfer 8750 (??)
So now I need to see if the Hyatt transfers before year end, and what the heck will I do with a measly 1250 stuck in my Hyatt account?
I also SM'd Chase to see if they'd bring my statement back into December, but I feel that will be highly unlikely...
Good times