Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Miles)

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exceladdict said:
Glad I saw this. I will miss this promo but my future CC spending plans have now been redirected.
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Yes, even without the bonus MR to SPG to Marriott to UA is a decent deal, particularly the Marriott packages. Personally have no urgent need of a Marriott hotel but can see great possibilities in the future.
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

Damn just transferred some last month, oh well time to transfer more.
 
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Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

Very good value if we can get SQ one way in J from SYD to South east asia , do you know award seat avail is good or not
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

You don't need to signin to United to check availability but it's pretty good IMO
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

Have I got it right in thinking that 150,000 Amex MR points = 125,000 MileagePlus miles via SPG and Marriott? Those miles are then enough for 2 x business class returns to SE Asia with low taxes. If used on SQ the 2 x business class returns more with over $1,000 in taxes.

I do not have an active SPG account and I am not a member of Marriott? Can I get started and complete it by end November?
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

The conversion rate of 56,000 Marriott to 25,000 MileagePlus appears to be a discounted conversion rate based on being a RewardsPlus member which you can only join if you are a Marriott or MileagePlus status holder. Anyone know if this conversion rate still apply to non status members?

JohnK said:
Have I got it right in thinking that 150,000 Amex MR points = 125,000 MileagePlus miles via SPG and Marriott?
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Not quite as the maximum bonus miles is 20,000. Your 150,000 Amex will equal 120,000 MileagePlus.
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

JohnK said:
Have I got it right in thinking that 150,000 Amex MR points = 125,000 MileagePlus miles via SPG and Marriott? Those miles are then enough for 2 x business class returns to SE Asia with low taxes. If used on SQ the 2 x business class returns more with over $1,000 in taxes.

I do not have an active SPG account and I am not a member of Marriott? Can I get started and complete it by end November?
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You should be able to open spg and link mariott almost instantly. MR points transfer to SPG in a couple of days. SPG to Marriott is instant. The Rewards Plus issue wasn't one I was aware of and could be a fly in the ointment

Edit:the FAQs on Marriott imply registration with RewardsPlus not required for bonus miles and open to all members (sorry can't post link)
 
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Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

andye said:
You should be able to open spg and link mariott almost instantly. MR points transfer to SPG in a couple of days. SPG to Marriott is instant. The Rewards Plus issue wasn't one I was aware of and could be a fly in the ointment

Edit:the FAQs on Marriott imply registration with RewardsPlus not required for bonus miles and open to all members (sorry can't post link)
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Thanks. Sounds good. Need to call SPG and reactivate account then sign up to Marriott.
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

Worth noting that the 7-day Marriott stay doesn't have to be for the same trip as you use the UA miles on
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

andye said:
Worth noting that the 7-day Marriott stay doesn't have to be for the same trip as you use the UA miles on
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Is there a 7 night stay included? I did not take that much notice.
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

It's an option for redemption. Potentially good value
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

Recently transfer 50K MR To 25K SPG Looking for Redemption in SPG Hotel but have now changed my mind , it look like much better value to United to South East Asia trip we looking at next year . I can see 30K one way business class via Thai Airway with $84 AUD Tax . Can't see any SQ Award on United .
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

Only short dated SQ availability I believe!
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

burmans said:
Only short dated SQ availability I believe!
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How short should i try . Trying to book some seat for Mid Feb 17 wouldnt want to leave until last minute
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

andye said:
It's an option for redemption. Potentially good value
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Is it one or the other or both? Confused.

View from the Wing said:
90K Starpoints transfers into 270K Marriott Rewards points. That can be used for 152K United miles and 7 nights in a Marriott category 1-5 hotel with the 20K bonus miles from this United promotion. Even if you don’t use the 7 night hotel certificate being able to transfer 90K Starpoints into 152K United miles is an effective 68.9% transfer bonus!
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Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

Ok Johk to answer your question if you transfer 90K starpoint across to MR (3:1) and use the package you are essentially getting 7 consecutive night stay along with 152k points (132 base pt + 20k pts bonus) for UA for 270k MR points. The points can be used at the same time (hotel + flights) OR you can use the two separately. Hope that answers your questions
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

Still slightly confusing.

How do you get the 7 consecutive nights? Marriott? And you get this even if you transfer the points out of Marriott to MileagePlus?

Is there a minimum amount of Starwood points I need to transfer get the 7 consecutive nights? Does this have to be 200,000 Marriott points?

I am assuming the 56,000 Marriott points = 25,000 Mileage Plus transfer is always available but the 25% bonus is the sweetener with this promotion? So if I transfer 56,000 Starwood points I get 168,000 Marriott points which should give me 93,750 Mileage Plus miles. Does this also include a 7 night redemption?

I have ~280,000 Amex MR points gathering dust as SQ fuel surcharges are horrendous and not likely to change anytime soon. Would I be better off transferring enough for 20,000 bonus MileagePlus mioes now and wait for similar promotion next March? I'd like to maximise the 7 award nights. There's a Courtyard in South Pattaya that is not close to golf bar but 7 free nights is 7 nights I do not have to pay out of my pocket.

Too many questions and unfortunately don't seem to be able to digest this promotion 100%. Also it has been confirmed that non status members of Marriott/MileagePlus still get bonus points?
 
Re: Opportunity to leverage this offer for UA points (18,667 SPG = 31,250 United Mile

This is the package that everyone is talking about. Flight and Hotel Packages | Marriott Hotel Packages

So you can see I'm going to convert my 90k starpoints to Marriot Rewards and then choose the 7 nights + 132,000 MP points + 20k bonus points for 270k Marriot Rewards point.

Hopefully reading this will make sense as well.
http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/97060

Also check what category the hotel in Pattaya is as well to know which package you need to redeem.
 
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