For instance, Marriott's program has a relationship with United that allows
transfers at a favorable rate — perhaps more favorable than Starwood's.
Not exact matches
This is most often used to move points from a no - annual fee card like the Chase Freedom to a premium card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Sapphire Preferred, which then allows you to
transfer the points to travel partners or redeem them
at a more
favorable rate.
When I have a sizeable rewards balance I also
transfer over to the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program (that's how I booked Joanna and I into Singapore Airlines Suites between Hong Kong and Singapore and the Singapore and London) and I always keep an eye out for American Airlines saver awards just in case there's an opportunity to
transfer Membership Rewards points over to Etihad and book American Business or First Class
at a
favorable rate.
Hilton, which offers
transfers at a 1:1.5
rate (currently there is a promo that increases this ratio to 1:2, however Hilton points are not very valuable, so this is a poor option despite the
favorable ratio)
These can be
transferred to Aeroplan or Delta (or other programs
at less
favorable rates).
You can also
transfer Citi ThankYou points to JetBlue but
at a less
favorable rate.