Can you transfer points between partner airlines?


Can you transfer points between partner airlines? You typically aren't able to transfer miles between partner airlines (or any airlines). But what you can do is use your loyalty program points to book an award flight on a partner airline. While searching for a flight on your favorite airline's website, choose the option to book or redeem using points or miles.


Can I transfer Amex points to American Airlines?

You can only transfer Amex points to two U.S.-based airline programs: Delta SkyMiles and JetBlue TrueBlue. However, by taking advantage of airline partnerships, you can use Amex points to book award flights with other major carriers, including United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines.


Which airlines are in alliance with United?

United Airlines is a founding member of the Star Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world, that includes the following global airlines:
  • Aegean.
  • Air Canada.
  • Air China.
  • Air India.
  • Air New Zealand.
  • All Nippon Airways (ANA)
  • Asiana Airlines.
  • Austrian Airlines.


Is American Airlines a Oneworld partner?

American is a founding member of the Oneworld Alliance, a network of about a dozen member airlines offering seamless travel between partners, transferable elite status perks and expanded options for earning and redeeming miles.


Is oneworld and Star Alliance the same?

Oneworld alliance vs. When flying within the U.S., Star Alliance members must fly United to enjoy Star Alliance perks. But Oneworld members can enjoy perks on either American or Alaska. Also, as previously mentioned, Star Alliance only offers two tiers of elite status vs. Oneworld's three tiers of elite status.


Are United and Delta in the same alliance?

Delta is a member of SkyTeam while United is a member of Star Alliance. The airlines compete in every aspect of their offerings, from credit cards to loyalty programs.


Which airlines are not in an alliance?

The current list of non-alliance partners includes:
  • Jet Airways.
  • Aegean Airlines - another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Air China - yet another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Hawaiian Airlines - (inter-island and South Pacific flights only).
  • South African Airways - another leftover Star Alliance partner.


What is the largest airline alliance in the world?

With an impressive 26 members, Star Alliance was founded in 1997 by Lufthansa, Air Canada, United Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Thai Airways. Today it services 1,200-plus airports (even more with their connection partners) and is the largest airline alliance.


Can I use United miles on any Star Alliance airline?

You can redeem your miles for an award ticket of any member airline — subject to availability — irrespective of the frequent flyer programme with which you earned them.


Can I transfer United miles to Emirates?

Using miles MileagePlus members can redeem miles on Emirates flights on select routes between Dubai (DXB) and Africa, the Middle East, and the South Asian Subcontinent as part of an award reservation that includes a United flight between Newark (EWR) and Dubai (DXB) all on the same ticket.


What airlines can I transfer my points to?

Chase Ultimate Rewards airline transfer partners
  • Aer Lingus AerClub. ...
  • Air Canada Aeroplan. ...
  • Air France-KLM Flying Blue. ...
  • British Airways Executive Club. ...
  • Iberia Plus. ...
  • Emirates Skywards. ...
  • JetBlue TrueBlue. ...
  • Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer.