British Airways
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Qatar Airways
Etihad Airways
Cathay Pacific
Japan Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
JetBlue
TAP Portugal
Cape Air
Icelandair
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Why Transfer Amex Points to Airlines?
Better Value
Get 1-3+ cents per point instead of 1 cent through Amex Travel
Premium Cabins
Access business and first class seats not available with cash
Amex Transfer Partners
British Airways
Executive Club • Avios
Transfer Ratio
1:1
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Flying Club • Virgin Points
Transfer Ratio
1:1
Transfer Bonus: Transfer bonuses available periodically
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Asia Miles • Asia Miles
Transfer Ratio
1:1
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Search AwardsEtihad Airways
Etihad Guest • Etihad Guest Miles
Transfer Ratio
1:1
Search award availability on Etihad Airways
Search AwardsAmex Transfer Tips
Best Practices
- • Check award availability before transferring
- • Look for transfer bonuses (20-40% extra points)
- • Consider peak vs off-peak pricing
- • Compare redemption values across partners
Sweet Spots
- • Virgin Atlantic Upper Class to/from UK
- • British Airways short-haul Europe flights
- • Cathay Pacific business class to Asia
- • Etihad first class to Middle East
Earn More Amex Membership Rewards Points
Credit cards that transfer to Amex Membership Rewards
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Business Card | Annual Fee: $695
120,000 Membership Rewards® points
after $15,000 in purchases in the first 3 months
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
Business Card | Annual Fee: $95
100,000 Ultimate Rewards points
after $15,000 in purchases in the first 3 months
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Personal Card | Annual Fee: $695
80,000 Membership Rewards® points
after $6,000 in purchases in the first 6 months