Amex Membership Points to Velocity or Singapore Airlines? I have plenty of Qantas Points.

[brad1549]

Hi all,

I know I'm sure this is personal preference, but I'm looking to close my Amex Explorer card but will transfer my points to either Velocity or Krisflyer (Singapore Airlines).

I currently have:

a. 1.8mil Qantas Frequent Flyer points
b. 53,000 Krisflyer points (this is equivalent to one 'Saver' flight fare (waitlisted) from Sydney to London
c. 1,500 Velocity points

Once I cancel my Explorer card I plan on getting a Velocity-earning card.

Also, I primarily travel internationally to pretty much everywhere except Africa and the Middle East.

Thanks all.

 

[lilkid28]

Asia Miles another option

 

[brad1549]

Asia Miles another option

What is the benefit of Asia Miles over Velocity or Krisflyer? I only have 40,000 Amex Membership points to transfer...

 

[tlam]

What is the benefit of Asia Miles over Velocity or Krisflyer? I only have 40,000 Amex Membership points to transfer...

Same as Qantas and lower tax.

 

[brad1549]

Same as Qantas and lower tax.

But aren't Asia Miles difficult to obtain? The transfer from American Express to Asia Miles would only give me 20k points. I then want to cancel the card. How would I obtain more? I don't believe there are any Asia Miles point-earning cards, are there?

Also I just had a look at the Asia Miles airline partners and they're very similar to Qantas/One World partnership. Why would I want Asia Miles when I already have plenty of Qantas points?

 

[ramboflyer]

I also have quite a few Qantas points but not enough for 2 next year for international return in J (assuming we can travel overseas). My plan is to use Qantas points 1 way and Krisflyer the other. My problem at the moment is I want to build up my Krisflyer miles by finding a card that earns big sign on bonus points and then ongoing value at least $1/1 point. There are plenty of Qantas cards with generous sign on points but very scarce for Krisflyer.

I have the Westpac Amex at the moment and would prefer another Amex*. Normally the Explorer card would be a good option but only 50000 membership bonus points. Any suggestions?

*I am eligible for sign on bonus points because the Westpac Amex is bank issued rather than Amex issued and they are treated separately.