Etihad transfer - recent experiences?

[pangwen]

Just wondering what the forum's recent experience with transfer of Flybuys to Etihad has been. I know the website states "up to 5 business days", but from reading previous threads (all 1+ years old), this has varied from 2 business days early on to over 8 business days in about mid-2016. I'm keen to book some flights as soon as I can, and am hoping someone can let me know what to expect.

Thanks!

 

[easypoints]

Just wondering what the forum's recent experience with transfer of Flybuys to Etihad has been. I know the website states "up to 5 business days", but from reading previous threads (all 1+ years old), this has varied from 2 business days early on to over 8 business days in about mid-2016. I'm keen to book some flights as soon as I can, and am hoping someone can let me know what to expect.

Thanks!

I transferred some points earlier this year - from memory it was about 2-3 days for the points to clear

 

[nightelves]

Anyone know if there's a cap as to how many points you can transfer from Flybuys to Etihad?

 

[easypoints]

Anyone know if there's a cap as to how many points you can transfer from Flybuys to Etihad?

There's no cap

 

[pangwen]

I transferred some points earlier this year - from memory it was about 2-3 days for the points to clear

Darn, I put in my request to transfer on Monday evening, and no points yet. Will have to wait until 5 business days fully passes I guess

 

[andye]

I had one take over 2 weeks. Ended up doing an Amex tranfer to secure the seat

 

[pangwen]

I had one take over 2 weeks. Ended up doing an Amex tranfer to secure the seat

Yep, just hit 1 week (5 business days) and no sign of the points

 

[easypoints]

Yep, just hit 1 week (5 business days) and no sign of the points

have your points shown up yet pangwen?

 

[pangwen]

have your points shown up yet pangwen?

Yep, ended up in my account yesterday (so a little over 7 business days)

 

[easypoints]

data point:
I transferred some points from FlyBuys on Friday, and the points are in my account today (Tuesday), so 2 business days.
This is the first time I've checked the account since Friday

 

[pangwen]

Just did my second transfer - out of Flybuys on Sunday, got there today (been checking every day) so barely 2 business days. Perhaps the first time just takes longer, or there was something going on in August?

 

[easypoints]

It seems like its just luck of the draw - I transferred some more flybuys points last Monday, and they hit the Etihad account on the Friday (4 business days)

 

[easypoints]

Is anyone else experiencing transfer delays from FlyBuys to Etihad at the moment?
My most recent transfer was on the 1st of November (approx 9 business days ago), and still no points received in my Etihad account
I rang FlyBuys yesterday, who said they would look into it, but it would take 3-5 business days for them to get back to me...

 

[andye]

Theres a story on pointhacks saying that FB>EY transfers are suspended until further notice. Also on the FB site in the Collect Points section.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Theres a story on pointhacks saying that FB>EY transfers are suspended until further notice. Also on the FB site in the Collect Points section.

Just when I pass the number I needed to transfer...I hope they don't disappear...