American Express has announced a compelling promotion for its Membership Rewards cardholders: a 30% bonus when transferring points to select Avios programs.
From now until July 15, 2025, members can transfer their Amex points to British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, or Aer Lingus AerClub and receive 1,300 Avios for every 1,000 Membership Rewards points transferred.
You can also check out all the current transfer bonuses.
This promotion is particularly advantageous for travelers looking to book award flights, as Avios can be redeemed across a network of partner airlines.
For instance, Iberia offers business class flights from the U.S. East Coast to Spain for as low as 40,500 Avios on off-peak dates. With the 30% transfer bonus, this equates to just 31,200 Amex points.
Moreover, Avios are transferable between programs like British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Qatar Airways, and Finnair, providing flexibility in how you can use these Avios points.
For example, one could transfer Amex points to British Airways Avios and then move them to Qatar Airways Privilege Club to book a Qsuite business class flight, renowned for its luxury and comfort.
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It's important to note that while the transfer of points is generally immediate, it can take up to 72 hours in some cases. Additionally, once points are transferred, they cannot be reversed, so travelers should ensure award availability before initiating a transfer.
Final Thoughts
If you have been waiting for Oneworld redemptions, this 30% transfer bonus presents a great opportunity to redeem some great flight deals across the Avios family of airlines.
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