How to transfer
The deal
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Amex MR does not transfer to AAdvantage.
Cents per AAdvantage point
Economy
1.2¢
Business
1.7¢
First
2.0¢
Approx value per point on average bookings. Sweet-spot redemptions can hit 4.5¢+ per point.
What AAdvantage points are great for
Qatar Qsuite to Doha
70–98k AAdvantage pts
JFK → DOH·Business
Industry-best business class for reasonable taxes.
JAL Business to Tokyo
60–84k AAdvantage pts
LAX → NRT·Business
Best biz to Asia on points — 60k one-way.
Sweet-spot pricing means AAdvantage charges far fewer points for these specific routes than the cash value of the ticket — typically 4.5¢+ per point versus the average of 1.5¢.
Watch out
- !Web Specials are dynamically priced (cheaper than partner chart)
- !Loyalty Points status mechanic, not flight-based
Other ways to get AAdvantage points
Official sources
Transfer ratios verified 2026-05-01. Programs change terms occasionally — confirm on the official site before transferring.