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We have 5 months... Go silly till then!
disaster....
After April 2019, better convert MR points to SPG as the rate is 3:2, then SPG to airlines with 1:1
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I too think the AUD is the major driver for this.
I currently have a portfolio of Amexes to maximise points earn but with the effectively reduced differences between cards I'll likely consolidate
Are you implying if and when the AUD goes back up AMEX will up the earn rates again on these cards? I think that possibility is next to none.
Certainly made the "sit out 18 months to wait for another signup bonus" strategy more costly.
disaster....
After April 2019, better convert MR points to SPG as the rate is 3:2, then SPG to airlines with 1:1
Not quite...
The 3:2 rate is to Mariott rewards, which are worth a 3rd of the old SPG currency.
So 90k MR = 60k Marriot = 25k of your favourite airline points. No thanks!
Still better to get 45k KF/Asia Miles etc. But still horrible at the same time