Citi ThankYou Rewards points are a versatile rewards currency, and for travelers, one of the program’s biggest benefits is its extensive list of airline and hotel transfer partners.
The issuer currently has 21 airline and hotel transfer partners. Most airline transfers are at a 1:1 ratio for eligible premium cardholders, but the ratio you receive depends on which Citi credit card (or cards) you hold.
Here’s the full list of Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners, their transfer ratios, and which cards offer access to the better rates.
Citi ThankYou Rewards Airline Transfer Partners
Citi has 16 airline transfer partners, including American Airlines AAdvantage, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and Japan Airlines Mileage Bank.
Most offer a 1:1 transfer ratio for Citi Strata Elite® Card, Citi Strata Premier® Card, and Citi Prestige cardholders. Other eligible ThankYou Rewards cards (including some AT&T co-brand cards) generally transfer at a 1:0.7 ratio.
The table below shows the top available transfer ratios.
Transfer ratios are subject to change and may improve during a limited-time transfer bonus.
Remember, you don’t necessarily need to transfer points to the airline you’re flying.
For example, American Airlines AAdvantage miles can be used to book flights on Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways, while Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles can be redeemed for flights on other SkyTeam airlines, such as Delta.
Citi ThankYou Rewards Hotel Transfer Partners
Citi also partners with five hotel loyalty programs, including Choice Privileges, Wyndham Rewards, and more.
Unlike most airline partners, hotel transfer ratios vary considerably.
Enter the number of ThankYou Points you’d like to transfer.
Review the details and confirm your transfer.
Some transfers process almost instantly, while others can take a few days. Once you’ve transferred points to a loyalty program, you generally can’t move them back to Citi.
For that reason, it’s best to confirm that the award flight or hotel stay you want is available before transferring your points.
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It’s also worth linking your loyalty accounts ahead of time so you’re ready to transfer when you find an award you want to book.
Which Citi Credit Cards Offer the Best Transfer Ratios?
Not all Citi credit cards that earn ThankYou Rewards points offer the same transfer ratios.
The Citi Strata Premier, Citi Strata Elite, and discontinued Citi Prestige provide access to the highest standard transfer ratios across Citi’s airline and hotel partners. The AT&T Access More Card also unlocks some full ratios, though there are some exceptions (such as American Airlines AAdvantage).
Other eligible cards can also transfer points, but generally at reduced ratios.
Citi Credit Card
Transfer Partner Access
Citi Strata Elite® Card
Full ratios
Citi Strata Premier® Card
Full ratios
Citi Prestige (discontinued)
Full ratios
Citi Strata® Card
Reduced ratios
Citi Double Cash® Card
Reduced ratios
Citi Custom Cash® Card (discontinued)
Reduced ratios
Citi ThankYou® Mastercard®
Reduced ratios
AT&T Access More Card
Some full ratios
AT&T Universal Rewards World, AT&T Universal Savings and Rewards, AT&T Universal Rewards, AT&T Points Plus Card from Citi, and AT&T Access Card
Reduced ratios
The distinction matters because Citi generally allows you to combine ThankYou Rewards accounts from multiple eligible cards.
For example, if you hold both a Citi Double Cash and a Citi Strata Premier, you can earn points with your Double Cash and access the better transfer ratios available through your Strata Premier.
That means 10,000 ThankYou Points earned with your Double Cash could become 10,000 American Airlines miles instead of 7,000, provided you’ve combined your eligible accounts.
In other words, you don’t necessarily need to put all your spending on a premium Citi card to take advantage of its better transfer ratios.
After a couple of years of teasing what’s to come, Singapore Airlines has unveiled its next generation of long-haul cabins, with all-new first and business class suites, redesigned premium economy and economy seats, and some neat new passenger-friendly technology.
The airline is investing more than S$2 billion ($1.56 billion USD) in the overhaul, which will bring new cabins to its upcoming Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900s.
At the pointy end of the plane, Singapore’s new first class suites will feature sliding privacy doors, huge 4K screens, and center seats that convert into a two-person sofa or double bed. Business class passengers will also get sliding doors, redesigned lie-flat beds, and the option to create a shared sleeping space in certain center seats.
Singapore Airlines is also introducing first class on its ultra-long-range A350-900ULR aircraft for the first time, with four suites planned for each aircraft. These are the aircraft it flies from its Changi hub on marathon-length routes to destinations like New York (JFK) and Newark (EWR).
The new cabins are scheduled to begin entering service in the second half of 2027. Here’s what travelers can expect.
New First Class Suites With More Privacy and Space
Singapore Airlines’ new first class product will be installed on the Boeing 777-9 and retrofitted A350-900ULR aircraft.
The 777-9 (which is inching closer to commercial service) will feature six first class suites, while the A350-900ULR will have four. Both aircraft will use a 1-2-1 layout, with direct aisle access at every seat.
Each suite features curved sliding doors, Poltrona Frau leather upholstery, and electronically adjustable components, including lumbar support, armrests, leg rests, and side wings.
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The individual lie-flat beds measure 6 feet, 8 inches long and 2 feet, 6 inches wide, but the center suites offer something extra for passengers traveling together.
By retracting the divider between the two seats, passengers can create a shared space for dining or relaxing. The seats can also move together to form a two-person sofa or convert into a double bed measuring 6 feet, 8 inches long and 5 feet wide, which Singapore Airlines describes as the largest in commercial aviation.
For sleeping, cabin crew will prepare the beds with cotton linens, a duvet, pillows, and a mattress topper from German bedding specialist Paradies.
Other features include:
32-inch 4K touchscreens, with OLED displays on the A350-900ULR, spatial audio, and Bang & Olufsen wireless headphones.
Personal storage, including a wardrobe, leather-lined vanity drawer, and luggage compartment.
Wireless charging, USB-C ports, and universal AC power outlets.
Smart cabin controls that save seat positions and lighting preferences for future flights through Singapore’s myKrisWorld system.
That last feature is pretty neat if you fly Singapore a lot. Rather than adjusting everything from scratch each time, you’ll be able to recall your preferred seat and lighting settings on subsequent flights.
First class is coming to Singapore’s ultra-long-haul A350s
Singapore’s A350-900ULR aircraft operate some of its longest flights, including nonstop services between Changi and the United States.
Until now, these aircraft have featured business class and premium economy, without a first class cabin. But that’s slated to change.
Each retrofitted A350-900ULR will receive four first class suites, introducing an entirely new premium cabin option on these aircraft.
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Business Class Gets Privacy Doors, Better Beds, and Companion Seating
Singapore Airlines is also making substantial changes to business class, with new seats designed by BMW Group’s Designworks and manufactured by RECARO Aircraft Seating.
The new cabins will feature:
Boeing 777-9: 54 business class seats
Airbus A350-900 long-haul: 42 business class seats
Airbus A350-900ULR: 70 business class seats
All three aircraft will use a 1-2-1 configuration and offer direct aisle access at every seat.
Visually, it’s a departure from Singapore’s existing cabins, with an unusual color palette of mostly gray seats accented by bright yellow trim. The seats (which appear to have a fairly thin form factor) also do away with traditional armrests.
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The biggest functional change is the addition of sliding privacy doors at every seat. Electronically adjustable dividers between center seats will let passengers create more privacy or open up the space when traveling together. Selected center seats can also be configured as companion beds.
The new lie-flat beds measure 6 feet, 7 inches long and up to 2 feet wide. Seat width varies by aircraft (24 inches on the 777-9 and 22 inches on the A350s).
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Singapore has also redesigned the reclining mechanism, with coordinated movements and adjustable lumbar and leg support. The table stows at an angle to create a larger footwell, which should give passengers more room to reposition their feet while sleeping.
Additional features include:
4K entertainment screens measuring 20 inches on the 777-9 and 22 inches on the A350s, with OLED displays on the latter.
Memory-foam-enhanced bedding, including a padded bedsheet that can also provide lumbar support while seated.
Smart seat controls that save preferred seating positions for future flights.
Wireless charging, USB-C and AC power, multiple storage compartments, and a bi-fold table.
Business class will have the broadest reach of the new products It’ll appear across all three aircraft variants included in the rollout.
Premium Economy Gets 40 Inches of Pitch
Singapore’s new Boeing 777-9 aircraft will feature 36 premium economy seats in a 2-4-2 configuration, with 40 inches of pitch, 19 inches of width, and up to nine inches of recline.
The redesigned seats feature full-grain leather upholstery, plush cushioning, four-way adjustable headrests, and leg rests with adjustable footrests.
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There are a few practical additions, too, including personal storage for laptops and water bottles, a dedicated cocktail tray, an adjustable reading light, and a holder for phones and tablets.
Entertainment comes courtesy of 4K touchscreens measuring up to 16 inches, with spatial audio and Bluetooth headphone pairing (plus OLED displays on selected aircraft). USB-C charging and universal AC power will be available at every seat.
Economy Class Gets Better Ergonomics and New Entertainment
Economy passengers on Singapore’s new 777-9 aircraft will see a redesigned seat as well.
The aircraft will feature 204 economy seats in a 3-4-3 configuration, with 31 to 32 inches of pitch, 17.6 inches of width, and up to six inches of recline.
The seats feature wool-blend upholstery, new ergonomic cushioning, four-way adjustable headrests, and a revised reclining mechanism intended to improve knee and shin clearance.
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Entertainment is getting an upgrade, with 4K touchscreens measuring up to 13 inches and Bluetooth headphone pairing. A secondary display will show real-time flight information, including Wi-Fi connectivity and lavatory availability.
Other additions include USB-C charging, storage beneath the monitor, cupholders, and coat hooks.
There’s no dramatic increase in personal space here, but the updated seat design and entertainment features should make long-haul flights a little more comfortable, which is basically the benchmark for economy cabin refreshes these days.
When Will Singapore Airlines’ New Cabins Enter Service?
Singapore Airlines expects the new cabins to begin entering service in the second half of 2027, with a progressive rollout across its new Boeing 777-9 fleet and 41 retrofitted Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The airline hasn’t announced which routes will receive the products first or provided a detailed aircraft-by-aircraft rollout schedule.
There’s also a caveat with the 777-9.
Its delivery timeline has slipped repeatedly over the years, and the aircraft still needs to complete certification before Boeing can begin delivering it to customers, including Singapore Airlines. So, while the second half of 2027 is the current target, the timing of the 777-9 rollout could very well slip further.
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What This Means for Travelers
There’s plenty to like about Singapore Airlines’ new cabins (though perhaps more the farther you go toward the front of the plane), from the enclosed first and business class suites to the improved entertainment and seating throughout the aircraft.
But the introduction of first class on the A350-900ULR is a particularly significant change, especially for travelers hoping to fly Singapore’s longest routes in its most premium cabin.
At the moment, flights on the new and enhanced aircraft aren’t on sale (with either cash, KrisFlyer, or partner miles), but this should change early next year.
Chase is giving Sapphire Reserve cardholders another way to use their annual The Edit statement credits. Starting January 1, 2027, those credits will also work toward qualifying vacation home bookings, rather than just stays at luxury hotels and resorts.
The expansion will bring more than 10,000 vacation homes to The Edit, Chase Travel’s collection of luxury accommodations. Eligible cardholders will be able to book these properties through Chase Travel and receive additional benefits, including a $150 in-stay credit.
It’s a potentially useful addition for travelers who prefer the space and flexibility of a private home, particularly when traveling with family or a group.
The Edit Is Expanding Beyond Hotels
The Edit currently includes more than 1,500 luxury hotels and resorts. Starting in January, it’ll also feature over 10,000 vacation homes curated in partnership with Plum Guide.
Plum Guide specializes in vacation rentals and evaluates properties against more than 150 criteria covering comfort, design, and location.
The homes will be bookable directly through Chase Travel, with the option to pay using cash or Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
And (perhaps most importantly), qualifying bookings will be eligible for the annual The Edit statement credits offered by select Chase cards.
What Benefits Will You Get at The Edit Vacation Homes?
Eligible cardholders booking a vacation home through The Edit are eligible for a few useful benefits, including:
A $150 in-stay credit for services such as airport transfers, private chefs, massages, mid-stay cleaning, or a stocked refrigerator.
Early check-in and late checkout, when available.
Annual The Edit statement credits toward qualifying prepaid bookings.
There’s one important catch, though: Vacation home bookings must be at least four nights to receive The Edit’s additional benefits.
The annual statement credits offered by eligible Chase cards have a different requirement. These credits apply to qualifying prepaid bookings of at least two nights.
In other words, you could book a two- or three-night stay and qualify for your card’s statement credit without receiving the additional $150 in-stay credit or other vacation home benefits.
The $150 in-stay credit is separate from the card’s statement credit, and the services it covers may vary by property.
Which Chase Cards Get These Benefits?
The new vacation home collection will be available to Chase Sapphire Reserve®, Sapphire Reserve Business®, and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders.
Here’s how their annual The Edit statement credits compare:
Up to $1,000 beginning Jan. 1, 2027 (four $250 credits)
For personal Sapphire Reserve and J.P. Morgan Reserve cardholders, the $500 annual credit is available as two $250 credits during the calendar year. Qualifying bookings must be prepaid through Chase Travel for stays of at least two nights.
On the business side, beginning January 1, Sapphire Reserve for Business cardholders will be eligible for up to $1,000 in annual The Edit statement credits, capped at $250 per stay.
That’s double the card’s current $500 annual benefit.
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Taking full advantage of the business card’s credit would therefore require at least four qualifying stays.
What to Know Before Booking
The expansion gives eligible cardholders more options for using their annual The Edit credits, especially if they’re traveling with family or friends and would rather stay in a house than book multiple hotel rooms.
There are a few things to keep front of mind, though. The $150 in-stay credit and early check-in or late checkout benefits require a stay of at least four nights, while the annual statement credits apply to qualifying prepaid stays of two nights or more.
It’s also worth comparing the total cost of a property through The Edit with other booking options. The statement credits and additional benefits can help offset the price, but nightly rates, fees, and available services will vary.
Chase hasn’t yet shared the full collection of participating homes or their pricing. Once the expanded program launches on January 1, 2027, we’ll have a better picture of the available properties and how they compare with other vacation rental options.
Marriott Bonvoy points are most often used for hotel stays, but that’s not the only way to redeem them. You can also transfer your points to more than three dozen airline loyalty programs, including some that are difficult (or impossible) to access through traditional credit card transfer partners.
There are a couple of reasons you might want to do this. Maybe you’ve accumulated more Marriott points than you plan to use for hotels, or you’re just a few thousand miles short of booking an award flight.
Here’s how Marriott Bonvoy airline transfers work, which programs participate, and what to know before moving your points.
How Marriott Bonvoy Airline Transfers Work
Marriott Bonvoy partners with more than three dozen airline loyalty programs, and most transfers happen at a 3:1 ratio.
That means transferring 3,000 Marriott points generally earns you 1,000 airline miles.
But there’s a useful bonus when you transfer larger amounts. For most participating airlines, Marriott adds 5,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 points transferred.
Here’s how that works for programs eligible for the standard bonus:
Marriott Points Transferred
Airline Miles Received
3,000
1,000
15,000
5,000
30,000
10,000
60,000
25,000
120,000
50,000
With that bonus, transferring 60,000 Marriott points gets you 25,000 airline miles instead of the usual 20,000.
There are a few exceptions worth knowing:
United MileagePlus: Marriott awards 10,000 bonus miles for every 60,000 points transferred, meaning 60,000 Marriott points become 30,000 United miles.
American Airlines AAdvantage, Avianca LifeMiles, and Delta SkyMiles: These programs don’t qualify for the standard 5,000-mile bonus. Transferring 60,000 Marriott points earns 20,000 miles.
Air New Zealand Koru: Transfers use a different ratio of 200:1, with a separate bonus structure.
Marriott allows members to transfer between 3,000 and 240,000 points per day.
Marriott Bonvoy Airline Transfer Partners
Marriott has one of the largest airline transfer partner lists of any major loyalty program.
Airline Loyalty Program
Transfer Ratio
Aegean Miles+Bonus
3:1
Aer Lingus AerClub
3:1
Aeromexico Rewards
3:1
Air Canada Aeroplan
3:1
Air China PhoenixMiles
3:1
Air France-KLM Flying Blue
3:1
Air New Zealand Koru
200:1
American Airlines AAdvantage
3:1
ANA Mileage Club
3:1
Atmos Rewards
3:1
Avianca LifeMiles
3:1
British Airways Club
3:1
Cathay Pacific Cathay
3:1
China Southern Sky Pearl Club
3:1
Copa ConnectMiles
3:1
Delta SkyMiles
3:1
Emirates Skywards
3:1
Ethiopian Airlines ShebaMiles
3:1
Etihad Guest
3:1
Frontier Miles
3:1
Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club
3:1
Iberia Plus
3:1
Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
3:1
LATAM Pass / LATAM Pass Brazil
3:1
Qantas Frequent Flyer
3:1
Qatar Airways Privilege Club
3:1
Saudia Alfursan
3:1
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
3:1
Southwest Rapid Rewards
3:1
TAP Air Portugal Miles&Go
3:1
Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus
3:1
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
3:1
United MileagePlus
3:1
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
3:1
Virgin Australia Velocity
3:1
Vueling Club
3:1
Why Transfer Marriott Points to Airlines?
There are two situations where transferring Marriott points to an airline program can be particularly useful.
Topping off an airline mileage balance
Suppose you’ve found an award flight but don’t quite have enough miles to book it. If you’ve got Marriott points sitting in your account, transferring a small amount could help you cover the difference.
You don’t necessarily need to transfer in 60,000-point increments, either. While the bonus makes larger transfers more attractive, smaller transfers can still be useful when you only need a few thousand miles.
The catch is timing. Marriott transfers aren’t guaranteed to be instant, so this approach works better when you’ve got some flexibility rather than a ticket you need to book immediately.
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Accessing harder-to-reach airline programs
This is arguably the more interesting use of Marriott’s transfer partnerships.
Some airline loyalty programs have few, if any, transfer relationships with the major U.S. credit card currencies. Marriott can provide another route into those programs.
For example, Aegean Miles+Bonus and Saudia Alfursan have limited transfer options (at least for U.S. residents), compared with more widely accessible programs like Air Canada Aeroplan or Air France-KLM Flying Blue.
Of course, the 3:1 transfer ratio means you’re giving up a significant number of Marriott points to earn airline miles. It’s worth considering what you want to book before making a transfer.
How to Transfer Marriott Bonvoy Points to Airline Miles
Marriott handles airline transfers directly through your Bonvoy account.
Select the airline loyalty program you want to transfer points to.
Enter your frequent flyer membership number and the number of Marriott points you’d like to transfer.
Review the transfer details and confirm your request.
For most airline partners, the name on your frequent-flyer account must match the first and last name on your Marriott Bonvoy account.
Just don’t assume your miles will arrive immediately. According to Marriott’s terms, transferred miles will post to the receiving airline account within one week in most cases.
Some transfers may arrive much faster, but others could take several days. And because award availability can change while you’re waiting, transferring Marriott points to book a specific flight, particularly one departing soon, carries some risk.
What Else to Know Before Transferring
Marriott’s airline partnerships are useful, but the transfer ratios mean they won’t always be the best use of your Bonvoy points.
For example, transferring 60,000 Marriott points to most airlines earns 25,000 miles, including the bonus. Those same points could potentially cover multiple hotel nights, depending on the property.
But if you’ve got a large Marriott balance, need to top off an airline account, or want miles in a program that’s otherwise difficult to access, it’s a useful option to have.
American Express Membership Rewards points currently transfer to 20 airline and hotel loyalty programs (plus one lifestyle program). That’s a lot of options, particularly if you’re looking to book flights using points.
Here’s the full list of Amex transfer partners, their transfer ratios, and which cards give you access to them.
American Express Airline Transfer Partners
Amex has 16 airline transfer partners spanning all three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam), plus a handful of independent carriers.
Most transfers occur at a 1:1 ratio, meaning 1,000 Membership Rewards points become 1,000 airline miles. But there are some notable exceptions.
One thing worth remembering is that you don’t necessarily need to transfer points to the airline you’re flying.
For example, Air Canada Aeroplan lets you book Star Alliance partners like United and Lufthansa. Or you could transfer points to Virgin Atlantic Flying Club to book eligible Delta or Air France flights. Several programs also use Avios, including British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, and Qatar Airways.
Amex regularly offers limited-time transfer bonuses, which can make some of these options even more attractive. For a look at current offers, check out PointsYeah’s transfer bonus tracker.
Hilton is an outlier with its 1:2 transfer ratio. This means 1,000 Membership Rewards points become 2,000 Hilton Honors points. Meanwhile, transfers to Leaders Club work in the opposite direction: 1,000 Amex points become just 250 Leaders Club points.
But of course, a higher transfer ratio doesn’t necessarily mean you’re getting better value.
American Express Lifestyle Transfer Partners
Amex also offers Membership Rewards points transfers to a single lifestyle rewards program: Fanatics FanCash. For every 1,000 points you transfer, you’ll net 10 FanCash.
How to Transfer American Express Membership Rewards Points
You can transfer Membership Rewards points through your American Express account. Here’s how:
Sign in to your American Express account.
Open Rewards & Benefits, then select Transfer Points.
Choose your airline or hotel loyalty program and link your account if necessary.
Enter the number of Membership Rewards points you’d like to transfer.
Review the information and confirm your transfer.
Amex requires transfers in increments of 1,000 Membership Rewards points. Transfer times vary by partner, with some processing almost instantly and others taking a day or more.
One other thing worth knowing: Amex charges an excise tax offset fee when transferring points to U.S. airline loyalty programs, including Delta SkyMiles and JetBlue TrueBlue. The fee is $0.0006 per point transferred, up to $99. You can also pay this fee with Membership Rewards points, but it’s generally better to charge it to your card rather than use points to cover it.
And once you’ve transferred points out of your Amex account, you can’t move them back.
That’s why it’s worth confirming award availability before transferring. It’s also a good idea to link your loyalty accounts ahead of time, particularly if you’re planning to book an award with limited availability.
How to Search Amex Award Flights and Hotels With PointsYeah
PointsYeah searches live award availability across supported loyalty programs, including several American Express airline and hotel transfer partners.
Enter your route and dates (or your destination for a hotel stay), then filter by program, cabin, and airline. You’ll see how many miles or points each program charges, making it easier to compare your options before transferring any Membership Rewards points.
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Which American Express Cards Earn Transferable Points?
American Express has several personal and business cards that earn Membership Rewards points. If you have an eligible card, you can transfer those points to participating airline and hotel loyalty programs.
Unlike Chase and Capital One, where eligible cash-back rewards can be combined with transferable points through another qualifying card, Amex’s cash-back cards earn Reward Dollars rather than Membership Rewards points.
That means you can’t move rewards from one of those cash-back cards into your Membership Rewards balance, even if you also have a Membership Rewards card.
Amex also offers Membership Rewards through certain banking products, although transfer partner access may be limited if you don’t have an eligible Membership Rewards card.
Capital One miles currently transfer to 23 airline and hotel loyalty programs. That’s a sizable list, and it’s one of the reasons Capital One miles are such a useful rewards currency.
Here’s the full list of Capital One transfer partners, their transfer ratios, roughly how long transfers take, and which credit cards give you access to them.
Capital One Airline Transfer Partners
Capital One has 20 airline transfer partners spanning all three major airline alliances (Star Alliance, Oneworld, and SkyTeam), plus several independent carriers.
Most transfers occur at a 1:1 ratio, meaning 1,000 Capital One miles become 1,000 airline miles. That ratio can get even better when there’s a limited-time transfer bonus.
One thing worth remembering is that you don’t necessarily need to transfer miles to the airline you’re flying.
Take Air Canada Aeroplan, for example, which lets you book Star Alliance partners like Lufthansa and ANA. Or Virgin Red, whose Virgin Points can be shared with a linked Virgin Atlantic Flying Club account and used to book partner flights, including Delta.
Transfer bonuses to these programs come up fairly often. For a look at current offers, check out PointsYeah’s transfer bonus tracker (and bookmark it for future reference).
You can transfer Capital One miles online or through the Capital One mobile app. Here’s how:
Sign in to your Capital One account.
Select View Rewards.
Choose Transfer Rewards.
Select your airline or hotel transfer partner.
Enter the number of miles you’d like to transfer and confirm.
Capital One transfers require a minimum of 1,000 miles and can be made in increments of 100 miles thereafter.
For example, if you’re booking an award flight that costs 14,500 miles, you can transfer exactly 14,500 Capital One miles, provided the transfer ratio is 1:1 and there’s no active transfer bonus.
Some transfers process almost instantly, while others can take a day or more. And once miles leave your Capital One account, you can’t move them back.
That’s why it’s worth confirming award availability before transferring. It can also help to link your loyalty accounts ahead of time, since first-time transfers can occasionally trigger security checks or delays.
How to Search Capital One Award Flights With PointsYeah
PointsYeah searches live award availability across supported loyalty programs, including several Capital One airline and hotel transfer partners.
Enter your route and dates (or your destination for a hotel stay), then filter by program, cabin, and airline. You’ll see how many miles or points each program charges, making it easier to compare your options before transferring any Capital One miles.
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Which Capital One Credit Cards Earn Transferable Miles?
Capital One lets eligible travel rewards and business rewards cardholders transfer miles to airline and hotel partners.
Cash-back cards like the Quicksilver, Savor, or Spark products don’t offer transfers to airline and hotel partners on their own.
However, if you also have an eligible Capital One miles-earning card, you can generally combine rewards between accounts. Cash back converts to miles at a rate of 1 cent per mile, meaning $100 in cash back becomes 10,000 Capital One miles.
If you only have a cash-back card, you won’t have access to transfer partners.
In other words, you don’t necessarily need to put all your spending on a Venture card to take advantage of Capital One’s airline and hotel partners.
Before you even get to the fun part of redeeming points and miles, there’s the other half of the equation: earning them.
You can’t apply for a new credit card every day. And while the cards you already have might offer some pretty rewarding earning rates, everyday spending doesn’t always build your balance quickly enough to book the trip you have in mind.
That’s why it’s worth keeping a few other ways to earn miles in your back pocket.
My go-to, when I’m not flying, using a shopping portal, or working on a credit card welcome bonus, is AAdvantage Hotels.
AAdvantage Hotels (or AA Hotels, for short) is American Airlines’ hotel booking platform. It’s a third-party online travel agency (OTA) powered by Rocket Travel that lets AAdvantage members book hotel stays and earn redeemable miles and status-qualifying Loyalty Points.
Here’s how it works, plus a few tips for getting more out of the stays you book through AA Hotels.
How AAdvantage Hotels Works
When you book a stay through AAdvantage Hotels, you’ll earn American Airlines miles and Loyalty Points instead of the rewards you’d typically earn by booking directly with a hotel.
Each eligible hotel listing displays how many AAdvantage miles you can earn on the stay. Those miles count toward your Loyalty Points balance, too, so hotel bookings can help you qualify for AAdvantage elite status.
The number of miles and Loyalty Points you earn varies by property, dates, your AAdvantage status, and whether you have an eligible cobranded credit card.
According to American, the earning opportunities break dow like this:
AAdvantage status members: Earn up to 5 times more miles and Loyalty Points on hotels.
AAdvantage credit cardmembers: Earn up to 5 times more miles and Loyalty Points on hotels.
AAdvantage credit cardmembers with status: Earn up to 10 times more miles and Loyalty Points on hotels.
After completing your stay, rewards generally post within a few days, although it can take several weeks.
The tradeoff of booking through AA Hotels
The elephant in the room is the tradeoff. Since AAdvantage Hotels is a third-party booking platform, stays won’t qualify for hotel loyalty points, elite-night credits, or elite benefits through the hotel’s own rewards program. Depending on the rate, you might also have less flexibility, which means stricter change and cancellation policies.
But depending on your goals, that tradeoff might be worth it.
You also don’t necessarily need to be chasing elite status to find value here. Even if you’re primarily interested in redeemable miles, AA Hotels can be a useful way to build your balance through stays you were already planning to book.
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Tips to Get More Out of Your AAdvantage Hotels Stays
There are a few ways to get more out of your AAdvantage Hotels bookings. Some involve which credit card you use, while others come down to how you structure your reservations and where you are on the AAdvantage elite status hamster wheel.
Pay with an eligible AAdvantage credit card
If you’re looking to earn the most redeemable miles on AAdvantage Hotels stays, paying with a cobranded American Airlines credit card is worth considering.
Several Citi / AAdvantage cards offer bonus miles on eligible bookings:
Credit Card
Miles Earned on Eligible AAdvantage Hotels Purchases
Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard
12X miles
Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard
6X miles
Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
These are credit card earning rates, so they’re separate from the miles and Loyalty Points offered by the hotel booking itself.
You’ll also generally earn one Loyalty Point per dollar spent on eligible purchases with these cards.
One important caveat: Hotels booked through American Airlines Vacations or using the “Reserve Now, Pay Later” option aren’t eligible for the additional credit card bonus miles.
The Globe card is particularly interesting because it offers an annual Splurge Credit of up to $100. AAdvantage Hotels is one of the eligible brands you can select for this benefit, meaning you could potentially save $100 on a hotel booking each year.
That’s a useful perk if you’re already planning to book through the platform.
Be aware of the earning cap
A detail worth knowing is that AAdvantage Hotels has an earning cap.
Eligible reservations earn a minimum of 100 base AAdvantage miles per night, but there’s also a maximum of 15,000 base miles per reservation.
That means it’s worth paying attention to how you structure longer stays.
Say you’re booking a six-night hotel stay, and AAdvantage Hotels shows that you’ll earn 15,000 miles for the reservation. Before booking, try searching the same dates as two separate three-night stays.
Depending on the property and available rates, splitting the reservation could allow you to earn more miles and Loyalty Points than booking all six nights together.
Of course, you’ll want to compare the total price, cancellation terms, and any other costs before doing so. Splitting a reservation isn’t automatically the better deal.
And if you’re finding hotels that offer relatively few miles for the price, consider checking other properties or booking directly instead.
Sometimes the juice just isn’t worth the squeeze.
Compare the different room rates
Another tip is to expand the available room rates before booking. The cheapest option isn’t necessarily the worst for earning miles, and the rate offering the most miles isn’t always the best value.
For example, I found several rates for the same three-night stay in Peru, with some pretty significant differences:
Total Price
Redeemable Miles
Loyalty Points*
Rate Details
$569
3,100
3,100
Free cancellation, pay at hotel
$569
14,600
14,600
Nonrefundable
$653
17,600
14,600
Nonrefundable, 3,000 bonus miles
$674
15,000
15,000
Free cancellation, breakfast included
Loyalty Points exclude any additional Loyalty Point Rewards bonuses or eligible credit card spending.
There’s a lot to unpack here, but two things stand out.
First, for the same $569, you could earn either 3,100 or 14,600 miles and Loyalty Points. The catch is that the higher-earning rate is nonrefundable, so you’d be giving up some flexibility.
Second, look at the two nonrefundable rates. For $84 more, you could earn an additional 3,000 redeemable miles, but no additional Loyalty Points.
That’s because AAdvantage Hotels sometimes offers rates labeled “Bonus miles applied.” These bonus miles are redeemable, but they don’t count toward elite status.
All to say, don’t just look at the mileage total. Compare the price, cancellation policy, included benefits, and how many of those miles actually count as Loyalty Points.
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Take advantage of Loyalty Point Rewards
Your AAdvantage status can already influence how many miles and Loyalty Points you’re eligible to earn through AAdvantage Hotels.
But there’s another benefit worth knowing about, and it comes through American’s Loyalty Point Rewards program.
Once you earn 60,000 Loyalty Points in a qualification year, you’ll unlock a 25% Loyalty Point bonus on eligible spending with select partners, including AAdvantage Hotels.
The benefit lasts for six months after you unlock and activate it, so timing matters.
Here’s an example of how that works.
Say you have the 25% bonus active and book an AAdvantage Hotels stay offering 10,000 redeemable miles and Loyalty Points.
Once the stay posts to your account, you’d earn:
10,000 redeemable AAdvantage miles
12,500 Loyalty Points, including the 25% bonus
That’s an additional 2,500 Loyalty Points toward your next AAdvantage status threshold or Loyalty Point Reward, without needing to spend more on the hotel itself.
The important distinction is that the bonus applies to Loyalty Points, not redeemable miles. Your redeemable mileage earnings stay the same.
If you’re working toward AAdvantage elite status or trying to build up your mileage balance for an upcoming redemption, AA Hotels can be an excellent way to earn a substantial number of miles and Loyalty Points without getting on a plane.
But I wouldn’t automatically book every hotel stay through the platform.
If you have elite status with a hotel chain, booking directly might offer more value through points, elite-night credits, upgrades, and other benefits. And even if you don’t have hotel status, it’s worth comparing prices and cancellation policies before committing.
The way I look at it, AAdvantage Hotels is another tool in the toolbox. It won’t make sense for every stay, but when the price is competitive and the mileage earnings are generous, it can be one of the more useful ways to work toward your next award flight or AAdvantage status goal.
That’s a 30% reduction from the previous pricing floor, and we’re finding plenty of dates with tickets available at the lower rate.
Book Fiji Airways Flights From 28K Miles
The reduced pricing applies to eligible nonstop Fiji Airways flights to Nadi (NAN). In our searches, we’ve found economy tickets starting at 28,000 AAdvantage miles one-way between Fiji and three North American gateways:
Los Angeles (LAX)
San Francisco (SFO)
Vancouver (YVR)
For example, we’re seeing nonstop flights from San Francisco to Nadi for 28,000 miles plus $5.60 in taxes and fees. Coming back the other way, taxes and fees are closer to $117.
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The lowest prices are available on select dates, including some close-in departures (flights leaving within the next few days or weeks) and dates during Fiji’s traditionally rainier season, which generally runs from November through April.
It’s also worth knowing that Fiji Airways award pricing through American Airlines is “enhanced,” meaning prices can fluctuate above that floor depending on factors such as demand.
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One catch is that the 28,000-mile rate is limited to nonstop flights. Adding a connection (say, Phoenix to Los Angeles to Nadi) brings the starting price back to 40,000 miles.
So, you might be able to save miles by booking a separate positioning flight to LAX, SFO, or YVR. Just allow plenty of time between flights.
Prefer to fly up front? Business class awards still start at 80,000 AAdvantage miles each way. Those rates didn’t drop when the economy ones did.
If you don’t have enough AAdvantage miles to book one of these flights, you can earn more with a co-branded American Airlines credit card or by transferring Citi ThankYou Points to American Airlines.
The transfer ratio depends on which Citi card you have. Eligible Citi ThankYou Points-earning cards with annual fees offer 1:1 transfers.
Wyndham Rewards is getting back into vacation rentals in a big way.
On October 29, the program launched Homes & Havens, which is a new platform where members can earn and redeem points at nearly 800 homes, villas, and other properties around the world.
The launch comes nearly a year after Wyndham ended its popular partnership with Vacasa in December 2025. Members could (and still can) redeem points for vacation rentals through Cottages.com, but those properties are limited to the United Kingdom.
Here’s what to know about Homes & Havens and how to earn and redeem points for stays.
A Look at Wyndham’s New Homes & Havens
The new Homes & Havens platform launches with nearly 800 professionally managed rentals across the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe.
The collection includes everything from villas in St. Barts to ski-in/ski-out properties in Colorado. Wyndham also plans to add hundreds more accommodations in the coming months, including cabins, yurts, and tiny homes.
Members earn 5 Wyndham Rewards points per dollar on qualifying paid stays, and eligible nights count toward Wyndham Rewards status.
Paid stays can be booked online, although some properties require a reservation request and follow-up from a specialist.
Redeeming Wyndham Points for Vacation Rentals
Like Wyndham’s former Vacasa partnership, Homes & Havens uses a per-bedroom redemption structure rather than a flat rate for the entire property.
There are currently three redemption tiers:
15,000 points per bedroom, per night
30,000 points per bedroom, per night
45,000 points per bedroom, per night
A fourth tier, starting at 5,000 points per bedroom, per night, is expected as the collection grows.
Which tier a property falls into depends on its nightly cash rate per bedroom. Wyndham confirmed to Points Insider that it doesn’t disclose the specific dollar thresholds separating the tiers, although members can find out exactly how many points they’ll need before booking.
For now, that means calling Wyndham Rewards Member Services at 866-996-7937 to confirm availability, the applicable redemption tier, and the total points required for a stay.
Wyndham says it expects to introduce online redemptions in the coming weeks, allowing members to check availability and see redemption prices directly through the platform.
There are a few other things to remember:
Book ahead. Members must contact Wyndham Rewards Member Services at least 60 days before arrival to redeem points.
Points don’t cover everything. Taxes, cleaning fees, and other mandatory charges are still payable in cash.
Not every property will participate. Wyndham expects most rentals to be available for redemption, but some won’t qualify.
For Wyndham Rewards members who lost a useful redemption option when Vacasa exited the program, Homes & Havens is great to see. But how valuable these new redemptions will be remains to be seen, especially without published pricing thresholds and with additional cash charges to consider.
Alaska Airlines is adding several new routes for 2027, including three international flights to Japan and French Polynesia.
The airline announced new nonstop service from Seattle to Osaka and Papeete, Tahiti, on October 20. And it’s following that up with another expansion, including its first nonstop flight between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita.
While the Seattle routes will operate on Hawaiian Airlines’ widebody aircraft, the Anchorage–Tokyo flight will use something a little different: a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
Here’s what’s coming next year.
Alaska Adds 3 New International Routes for 2027
Alaska’s international expansion includes two new year-round routes from Seattle and seasonal service from Anchorage to Tokyo.
Route
Launch Date
Frequency
Aircraft
Seattle (SEA) ↔ Osaka (KIX)
May 14, 2027
4X weekly, year-round
Hawaiian A330-200
Anchorage (ANC) ↔ Tokyo Narita (NRT)
May 13, 2027
Daily during summer
Alaska 737 MAX 8
Seattle (SEA) ↔ Papeete (PPT)
June 11, 2027
3X weekly, year-round
Hawaiian A330-200
The Anchorage–Tokyo route will initially operate through September 7, 2027, with service scheduled to resume three times weekly in January 2028.
All three routes are on sale and bookable with cash or Atmos Rewards points. Some, including Seattle–Osaka, are already bookable with partner currencies such as American Airlines AAdvantage miles. Others, including Anchorage–Tokyo, aren’t yet available through partners.
You can search these routes on PointsYeah and set award alerts to keep an eye on availability as more options become bookable.
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Seattle to Osaka and Tahiti
The Seattle routes are part of Alaska’s broader effort to turn its largest hub into a major international gateway.
Starting May 14, 2027, Hawaiian Airlines will fly between Seattle and Osaka four times weekly. The service will complement Hawaiian’s existing Honolulu–Osaka route.
Then, on June 11, Hawaiian will begin flying between Seattle and Papeete three times weekly.
This is a neat addition for travelers headed to French Polynesia. Alaska says the new service will provide convenient one-stop connections from cities across its domestic network, with same-day onward connections to Bora Bora and Moorea.
Both flights will operate on Hawaiian’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft, which feature lie-flat business class seats and complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi for Atmos Rewards members.
Alaska’s newest international announcement is a little more unusual.
Beginning May 13, 2027, the airline will launch nonstop service between Anchorage and Tokyo Narita using a Boeing 737 MAX 8.
That’s a narrowbody aircraft rather than the larger jets typically associated with transpacific service. And unlike Hawaiian’s A330s, which feature lie-flat business class seats, Alaska’s MAX 8 offers domestic-style First Class recliners.
The Anchorage–Tokyo route will operate daily during the summer season, with three-times-weekly service scheduled to begin in January 2028.
Alaska Is Also Adding 3 Domestic Routes From Anchorage
On the domestic side, Alaska is also adding seasonal nonstop flights to Austin, Dallas–Fort Worth, and Nashville.
Route
Service Dates
Frequency
Anchorage (ANC) ↔ Austin (AUS)
June 12 – August 7, 2027
Once weekly
Anchorage (ANC) ↔ Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW)
June 12 – August 7, 2027
Once weekly
Anchorage (ANC) ↔ Nashville (BNA)
June 12 – August 7, 2027
Once weekly
All three routes will operate on Saturdays.
These flights will give travelers additional nonstop options for reaching Alaska during the summer, while also making it easier for Anchorage residents to reach destinations farther east without connecting through Seattle.
