Source: The Points Guy
Summary
American Express Membership Rewards members will no longer be able to transfer their points to the Etihad Guest loyalty program starting June 30. This means that members will no longer be able to use their Amex points to book Etihad Airways’ luxurious first-class Airbus A380 Apartment or tickets through partner airlines like American Airlines. Members can still redeem their Amex points to reduce the cost of Etihad cash fares through Amex Travel using Pay with Points, but the value will likely be lower.
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The escape is carefully planned.
Etihad Guest miles can be used to book luxurious first-class flights on Etihad Airways and tickets on partner airlines like American Airlines. With the transfer partnership ending, members will have to find alternative ways to use their Amex points. The Points Guy’s senior points and miles editor, Gabrielle Bernardini, regularly flies between Palm Beach International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport and has used Etihad Guest miles to book nonstop flights on American Airlines. The transfer partnership ending may make it harder for members to find affordable redemption options.
Authenticity requires advance planning, especially when it comes to redeeming miles for luxury flights.
Author: Evan Null
