Author Topic: Amex adds LM as transfer partner!!!! (Read 7368 times)

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:01:41 PM »

Quote from: yandmk on November 07, 2018, 12:59:51 PM

No A3 fans here? 45k J US to TLV?
Or QF for 78k on El Al with the best nonstop availability on the route?

It was sarcasm from me.
There are many options I'd prefer over LM, but it's still amazing.

AJK · « **Reply #21 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:13:57 PM »

Redbull3 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:23:12 PM »

Just threw in the avuela visa for my aor

ExGingi · « **Reply #23 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:28:03 PM »

Quote from: uncivil_engineer on November 07, 2018, 12:23:01 PM

I was looking to do FRA-SFO in Y as a one-way return segment early next month through Lifemiles in order to burn the ~20k LM points I have left from the 60k Vuela signup bonus last year.

There was definitely YQ on most flights involving UA or LH metal, but the normal tricks got rid of it.

I don't currently have LM in my account so I can't see the details. Searching for FRA-SFO definitely shows $55 for SK and AC and higher charges for UA/LH, but nothing like the crazy YQ seen for LH redemptions on other programs. YQ on UA is the most unusual thing to see.

uncivil_engineer · « **Reply #24 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:45:20 PM »

Quote from: ExGingi on November 07, 2018, 01:28:03 PM

I don't currently have LM in my account so I can't see the details. Searching for FRA-SFO definitely shows $55 for SK and AC and higher charges for UA/LH, but nothing like the crazy YQ seen for LH redemptions on other programs. YQ on UA is the most unusual thing to see.

Yeah, it's not nearly as bad as some other programs, but it snuck in somewhere within the last year. Probably as part of them changing their award inventory search. Just something to be aware of.

sams · « **Reply #25 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:55:58 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 07, 2018, 12:01:56 PM

Which tricks are still alive?
I miss GUM and SAW.

Wow old times! The seminar highlights! Australia too

Dan · « **Reply #26 on:** November 07, 2018, 01:57:17 PM »

Quote from: sams on November 07, 2018, 01:55:58 PM

Wow old times! The seminar highlights! Australia too

Good times. I'm sure there are some out there, I just haven't kept up.

yandmk · « **Reply #27 on:** November 07, 2018, 02:13:42 PM »

@Dan Is the DDMS update with details coming today?

B.D.Da'ehu · « **Reply #28 on:** November 07, 2018, 02:39:20 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 07, 2018, 01:57:17 PM

Good times. I'm sure there are some out there, I just haven't kept up.

Worth it to take a look

grodnoking · « **Reply #29 on:** November 07, 2018, 02:40:33 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 07, 2018, 12:11:28 PM

Better to PM me than have me research as I don't post PMs that ask for secrecy

Same here.

mmgfarb · « **Reply #30 on:** November 07, 2018, 02:52:53 PM »

Island hopper is 27.5k in Y. In fact, you could fly from anywhere in the US to ROR or GUM for 40k, assuming their routing rules allow it and you could get them to actually book it.

Dan · « **Reply #31 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:33:24 PM »

Quote from: mmgfarb on November 07, 2018, 02:52:53 PM

Island hopper is 27.5k in Y. In fact, you could fly from anywhere in the US to ROR or GUM for 40k, assuming their routing rules allow it and you could get them to actually book it.

Why is that better than UA?

Dan · « **Reply #32 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:33:50 PM »

Any thoughts on this before I publish?
What am I missing?

https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/milespoints/8-awesome-award-redemption-sweet-spots-avianca-lifemiles-newest-amex-airline-transfer-partner/

davidrotts63 · « **Reply #33 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:44:25 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 07, 2018, 03:33:50 PM

Any thoughts on this before I publish?
What am I missing?

https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/milespoints/8-awesome-award-redemption-sweet-spots-avianca-lifemiles-newest-amex-airline-transfer-partner/

My HT?
That they aren't easy to deal with?
Maybe integrate other partners rates such as a AC where you won't save on mileage usually?

Dan · « **Reply #34 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:45:54 PM »

Quote from: davidrotts63 on November 07, 2018, 03:44:25 PM

My HT?
That they aren't easy to deal with?
Maybe integrate other partners rates such as a AC where you won't save on mileage usually?

-You already got a HT for this.
-I said that in the caveats.
-Tough to compare as they have YQ.

shapsam · « **Reply #35 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:47:10 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 07, 2018, 03:33:50 PM

Any thoughts on this before I publish?
What am I missing?

https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/milespoints/8-awesome-award-redemption-sweet-spots-avianca-lifemiles-newest-amex-airline-transfer-partner/

You can also transfer TYP

ExGingi · « **Reply #36 on:** November 07, 2018, 03:48:18 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 07, 2018, 03:33:50 PM

Any thoughts on this before I publish?
What am I missing?

https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/milespoints/8-awesome-award-redemption-sweet-spots-avianca-lifemiles-newest-amex-airline-transfer-partner/

The ability to top off using Lifemiles+money for about 1.5cpm gives added flexibility if someone is short the miles/points. Need to move the selector to find a sweet spot where it's 1.5cpm, as some points are higher.

mmgfarb · « **Reply #37 on:** November 07, 2018, 04:06:41 PM »

Quote from: Dan on November 07, 2018, 03:33:24 PM

Why is that better than UA?

It's not, although it's better than any other *A partner and it gives you the ability to book with MR and without close in fee.

rileywiles23 · « **Reply #38 on:** November 07, 2018, 06:09:19 PM »

Was not instant transfer for me. Tries a few accounts and all weren't instant.

shapsam · « **Reply #39 on:** March 01, 2019, 08:48:40 AM »

Transfer Amex Points To LifeMiles With A 15% Bonus

h/t OMAAT.