The terms and conditions of this card state that the
selection of airline partners and the number of miles needed to purchase miles can change over time.
Most folks believe Membership Rewards points are more valuable than that since you can transfer them to a number
of airline partners for premium award redemptions.
By continuing to increase our passenger traffic, we can attract more air service, bringing lower airfare costs, as a
result of airline partners having more success and increased competition.
Each program partners with a number
of airline partners so that you can transfer the points directly to an airline to book award flights.
Alaska Airlines doesn't belong to a major worldwide alliance but it has built up an impressive range
of airline partners with whom you can use Alaska Miles.
One of the major pluses of American Airlines is the fact that it is a large airline with a massive global footprint and a huge
network of airline partners.
Not only do you have a large range of hotels from budget to extreme luxury for which you can spend points on, you also can transfer SPG points to a huge
range of airline partners with a 25 % bonus when you transfer 20,000 points at once.
Because it's a member of the Star Alliance, Singapore Airlines has a
ton of airline partners in its KrisFlyer program.
In addition to booking award nights at related properties, Starpoints can also be transferred to a number
of airline partner loyalty programs.
That's because the Starpoints you'll earn with the card transfer to a huge number
of airline partners at a 1:1 ratio.
Alaska Airlines may not be part of any big airline alliance but it does have an impressive
set of airline partners with whom you can use Mileage Plan Miles.
The only drawback I can identify from this card is the
lack of airline partner transfers and absence of Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption Insurance.
Having the option to transfer points over to Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer is a nice bonus as Singapore Airlines has a habit of offering better award availability to its own rewards program members than it does to
members of its airline partners» programs (United MileagePlus, Lufthansa Miles & More etc...)
But the card also comes with mediocre cardholder benefits, steep spending requirements for elite status and minimal options for international getaways (thanks, in part, to a
shortage of airline partners).
The Iberia website has recently added
more of its airline partners for online award searches, though there are a few you still need to call in to search and book.
Best Western Ride Rewards members earn 250 miles per stay and can choose from a selection
of airline partners including American Airlines ®, Delta Air Lines ®, Northwest Airlines ® and more.
Whether it's an extreme last - minute trip (next - day or same - week travel) or just something relatively close but imperative during the holiday high season, the incredible
interconnectedness of airline partners and codeshares and credit card transfer programs means that you can almost always find a great deal on a flight that meets your needs.
You can fly on any
combination of the airline partners, but you have to stick to the ground rules, and there are many depending on the type of fare you choose and by continents (oneworld Explorer) or by the distance traveled (Global Explorer).
«We continue to grow thanks to the strength of our catchment, the
support of our airline partners and the continued hard work and dedication of all MAG colleagues.
This is easily the highest number
of airline partners of any transferable currency and compares favorably to other transferable points programs, such as Chase Ultimate Rewards and Amex Membership Rewards.
SPG points are known to be the most valuable points currency because of their
dozens of airline partners and potential redemption value at SPG hotels.
If Hawaii is your annual vacation destination, this card is worth the annual $ 89 fee, but with a limited redemption options on only a
handful of airline partners, your best bet is to use Hawaiian miles on their own metal.
Starwood's extensive network
of airline partners allows you to transfer Starpoints airlines that are otherwise hard to earn miles with.
Starpoints are valuable for SPG stays (with Category 1 properties starting at just 2,000 points per night); Starpoints are valuable when transferred to a
myriad of airline partners at 20,000 Starpoints to 25,000 airline miles; Starpoints are valuable when transferred to Marriott at a rate of 1 Starpoint = 3 Marriott Rewards points — really, you almost can't go wrong with Starpoints.
In his blog, MileValue, Scott Grimmer shows readers the best ways to maneuver around the obstacles, breaking down the complicated
system of airline partners and point transfers that has made it possible for him to visit over 75 countries (for practically nothing).
Not only can you redeem them as statement credits for any travel purchase, but you get a 25 percent bonus when you redeem them for travel through Chase's Ultimate Rewards portal, and you can transfer them to an
array of airline partners at a rate of 1:1.