A popular feature of the legacy Starwood programme was the ability to transfer hotel points to frequent flyer programmes with a generous bonus. I am happy to say that this feature is continuing with Marriott Bonvoy.
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American Airlines’ AAdvantage frequent flyer program offers some good-value redemptions for New Zealand-based travellers, and this trick to transfer your Amex points can come in handy when you need to top up your AAdvantage balance.
This guide has been updated to reflect the rewards program changes following the completion of the SPG and Marriott merger. Continue reading…
British Airways is offering a 35% bonus when you convert hotel points into Avios until 31 March 2018.
Converting hotel points into frequent flyer points is usually poor value. If you stay at hotels regularly, you’re generally better off maintaining your points balance to redeem on free nights, especially if these points have been earned the hard way as a ‘road warrior’.
However, there is a way in which you could take advantage of the current promotion to ‘buy’ some cheap Avios at a rate far less than what you could buy from British Airways directly. Continue reading…
