{"id":158122,"date":"2024-05-25T21:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=158122"},"modified":"2025-11-26T11:27:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T11:27:52","slug":"transfer-bonus-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/transfer-bonus-history\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete History of Airline and Hotel Transfer Bonuses"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Flexible points are great. You can scour dozens of airline and hotel programs to find the right redemption for your upcoming travel plans, then move your points to the program offering the best deal.<\/p>\n<p>And while using your points and miles can provide great value, there are opportunities to improve the redemption. Conversely, if you don't have enough points for the booking you want, using a transfer bonus can help you make it happen.<\/p>\n<p>That's why we have compiled this list of transfer bonuses, so you can see by their history whether or not you should take advantage of a transfer bonus promotion or whether it makes more sense to wait for a better one to come around. Understanding the frequency of transfer bonus promotions and the rate at which they are offered can help you make educated guesses for the future.<\/p>\n<p>We will focus on the last few years of history for the most frequently used <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-flexible-rewards-points-travel\/\" rel=\"noopener\">transferrable points<\/a> programs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Express Membership Rewards<\/li>\n<li>Bilt Rewards<\/li>\n<li>Citi ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Rewards<\/li>\n<li>Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/li>\n<li>Capital One<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Then, we'll close out this guide by looking at recent transfer bonuses to three popular airline programs: Flying Blue, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, and Air Canada Aeroplan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/credit-card-transfer-bonuses\/\" rel=\"noopener\">All Current Credit Card Transfer Bonuses<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Amex_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Amex Transfer Bonus History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bilt_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Bilt Transfer Bonus History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Chase_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Chase Transfer Bonus History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Capital_One_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Capital One Transfer Bonus History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Citi_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Citi Transfer Bonus History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Flying_Blue_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Flying Blue Transfer Bonus History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Virgin_Atlantic_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Aeroplan_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Aeroplan Transfer Bonus History<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Amex_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Amex Transfer Bonus History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/a> is far and away the strongest program when it comes to offering the most frequent transfer bonuses. A big reason for that is the massive number of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex transfer partners<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/how-to-transfer-amex-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer Amex points<\/a> to 20 different airline and hotel partners. As a result, this gives you the best options for maximizing the points earned on cards like the <a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-gold-card\/\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/a> or <a data-ccid=\"4028098\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/blue-business-plus\/\">The Blue Business<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Credit Card from American Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023 alone, for example, Amex offered 17 different transfer bonus promotions, an average of more than one a month. Now, let's look at the transfer bonus history Amex has offered in recent years, broken down by program.<\/p>\n<h4>Aer Lingus AerClub<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October 2019: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July & August 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Aeromexico Rewards<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2018: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 2019: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Air Canada Aeroplan<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2018: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 2019: <\/strong>10% or 20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2019: <\/strong>10% or 20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Air France-KLM Flying Blue<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2018: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 2019: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2020: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2022: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 2023: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2023: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_166063\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-166063 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-Pexels-Avianca-plane-in-the-sky-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"an Avianca plane takes off\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-Pexels-Avianca-plane-in-the-sky-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-Pexels-Avianca-plane-in-the-sky-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-Pexels-Avianca-plane-in-the-sky-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-Pexels-Avianca-plane-in-the-sky-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Juan Herna\u0301ndez\/Pexels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h4>Avianca LifeMiles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>April 2019: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2022: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 2023: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 2023: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November & December 2023: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>February & March 2024: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>British Airways Executive Club<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 2017: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2018: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2019: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July & August 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cathay Pacific Asia Miles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 2018: <\/strong>10% or 30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2019: <\/strong>10% or 30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>January 2020: <\/strong>10% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2020: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2024: <\/strong>10% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Choice Privileges<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October 2022: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Emirates Skywards<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2018: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Etihad Guest<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2016: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March & April 2024: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Hawaiian HawaiianMiles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2017: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2018: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2021: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>January 2023: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Hilton Honors<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>December 2019: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2020: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>January 2021: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2021: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2021: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 2023: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November & December 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Iberia Plus<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2018: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2019: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July & August 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>JetBlue TrueBlue<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 2017: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2017: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2018: <\/strong>10% or 30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2018: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2019: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2019: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October & November 2023: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Marriott Bonvoy<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2019: <\/strong>40% or 50% bonus (targeted offers varied)<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 2020: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2020: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2021: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2021: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2023: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_155503\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-155503 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"Sheraton Stockholm exterior\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sheraton-Stockholm-exterior-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Sheraton Stockholm. Credit: Marriott<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h4>Qantas Frequent Flyer<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2019: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 2020: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Qatar Privilege Club<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November & December 2023: <\/strong>10% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Singapore KrisFlyer<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>December 2023: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 2017: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2017: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2018: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2018: <\/strong>10% or 30% bonus (targeted offers varied)<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2018: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2019: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2019: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2022: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">All of the Cards That Earn American Express Membership Rewards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bilt_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Bilt Transfer Bonus History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt Rewards program<\/a> doesn't have the recognition of some other points programs, but it shouldn't be overlooked. Bilt is quite unique, as it's tailored towards renters, allowing them to bypass huge administrative fees when paying rent and earning Bilt points along the way. <a data-ccid=\"5048346\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-credit-card\/\" target=_blank>The Bilt Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a> was issued by Evolve Bank and Trust prior to March 28, 2022 but is now issued by Wells Fargo.<\/p>\n<p>From <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/avianca-lifemiles\/earn-avianca-lifemiles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Avianca LifeMiles<\/a> to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/united-mileageplus\/\" rel=\"noopener\">United MileagePlus<\/a>, Bilt is growing its transfer partners list and the value they provide. Transferring your points to one of the many <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt transfer partners<\/a> is the best way to maximize their value. You're more likely to find better redemption options for your points and miles directly through the hotel or airline programs than what you'd be required to spend through the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/travel.biltrewards.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt travel portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Let's take a look at some of the past transfer bonuses on offer with Bilt to see what might be in store shortly.<\/p>\n<h4>Air Canada Aeroplan<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>February 2024:<\/strong> 75%, 100%, 125%, or 150% bonus (offer targeted based on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/news\/bilt-rewards\/bilt-elite-status-changes\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bilt status tier<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Air France-KLM Flying Blue<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 2023:<\/strong> 100% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>January 2024:<\/strong> 75%, 100%, 125%, or 150% bonus (offer targeted based on Bilt status tier)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Emirates Skywards<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2023:<\/strong> 75%, 100%, 125%, or 150% bonus (offer targeted based on Bilt status tier)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_113024\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-113024 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/milind-shah-unsplash-emirates-planes-at-dubai-dxb-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"Emirates planes parked at the Dubai airport, as seen from a plane window\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/milind-shah-unsplash-emirates-planes-at-dubai-dxb-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/milind-shah-unsplash-emirates-planes-at-dubai-dxb-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/milind-shah-unsplash-emirates-planes-at-dubai-dxb-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/milind-shah-unsplash-emirates-planes-at-dubai-dxb-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Milind Shah\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h4>Hawaiian HawaiianMiles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>February 2023: <\/strong>100% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>IHG One Rewards<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>December 2022: <\/strong>100% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>January 2024:<\/strong> 75%, 100%, 125%, or 150% bonus (offer targeted based on Bilt status tier)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Virgin Atlantic Flying Club or Virgin Red<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 2023:<\/strong> 75%, 100%, 125%, or 150% bonus (offer targeted based on Bilt status tier)<\/li>\n<li><strong>January 2024:<\/strong> 75%, 100%, 125%, or 150% bonus (offer targeted based on Bilt status tier)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/bilt-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">How Does Bilt Rewards Stack Up for Earning Rewards by Paying Rent?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Chase_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Chase Transfer Bonus History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a> program is one of, if not <em>the<\/em> most popular rewards programs out there. With over a dozen different <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase transfer partners<\/a>, your choices for finding a program that matches what you're looking for are high.<\/p>\n<p>In 2023, the Ultimate Rewards program came close to matching the number of transfer bonuses Amex offered, with a total of 14 transfer bonuses last year alone. These 14 transfer bonuses have substantially increased the value of rewards that you can receive when using cards such as the <a data-ccid=\"2061159\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-sapphire-preferred\/\">Chase Sapphire Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>, <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve\/\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, or <a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/ink-business-preferred\/\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/how-to-transfer-chase-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">how to transfer Chase points<\/a> to airline and hotel partners. Now, let's look at the Chase transfer bonus history.<\/p>\n<h4>Aer Lingus AerClub<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Air Canada Aeroplan<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2022: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2023: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2023 & January 2024: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_149065\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-149065 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/David-Preston-Unsplash-Air-Canada-planes-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"Air Canada planes parked at Toronto Pearson International Airport\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/David-Preston-Unsplash-Air-Canada-planes-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/David-Preston-Unsplash-Air-Canada-planes-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/David-Preston-Unsplash-Air-Canada-planes-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/David-Preston-Unsplash-Air-Canada-planes-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Air Canada planes parked at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Credit: David Preston\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h4>Air France\/KLM Flying Blue<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 2023: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October & November 2023: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March & April 2024: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>British Airways Executive Club<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2019: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2020: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Iberia Plus<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>IHG One Rewards<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 2020: <\/strong>60% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2020: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 2022: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2023: <\/strong>70% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 2024: <\/strong>60% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>JetBlue TrueBlue<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2023 to January 2024: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Marriott Bonvoy<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 2021: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 2022: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2022: <\/strong>40% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2023: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 2023: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>August & September 2023: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October 2022: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>May & June 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October & November 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">All of the Cards That Earn Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Capital_One_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Capital One Transfer Bonus History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One Rewards program<\/a> has evolved in recent years by adding new hotel and airline transfer partners like <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/hotels\/choice-privileges\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Choice Privileges<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/turkish-airlines-award-chart\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Turkish Miles & Smiles<\/a>. The list of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One transfer partners<\/a> is now extensive.<\/p>\n<p>Cards with &#8220;Venture&#8221; and &#8220;Spark Miles&#8221; in the names earn transferable Capital One miles, such as the <a data-ccid=\"3006148\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/spark-miles-select\/\">Capital One Spark Miles Select for Business<\/a> and <a data-ccid=\"5048345\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-x-business\/\">Capital One Venture X Business<\/a> as well as the no-annual-fee <a data-ccid=\"3006150\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/venture-one-card\/\">Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here's how to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/how-to-transfer-capital-one-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">transfer Capital One miles<\/a> to airline and hotel partners. Now, let's look at the Capital One transfer bonus history.<\/p>\n<h4>Accor Live Limitless (ALL)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2022: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Aeromexico Rewards<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 2021: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Air France\/KLM Flying Blue<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2019: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2021: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 2022: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2023: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Avianca LifeMiles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2019: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2019: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2020: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2021: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2023: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_166064\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-166064 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-underside-of-Avianca-plane-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"looking up at the underside of an Avianca plane flying overhead\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-underside-of-Avianca-plane-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-underside-of-Avianca-plane-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-underside-of-Avianca-plane-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Juan-Hernandez-underside-of-Avianca-plane-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Juan Herna\u0301ndez\/Pexels<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h4>British Airways Executive Club<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 2021: <\/strong>33% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 2022: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2022: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Emirates Skywards<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>March 2019: <\/strong>100% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>JetBlue TrueBlue<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>May 2019: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Virgin Red<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>October 2022: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/capital-one-rewards\/capital-one-miles-credit-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">All of the Cards That Earn Capital One Miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Citi_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Citi Transfer Bonus History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi ThankYou program<\/a> isn't short of its fair share of airline transfer partners, including the likes of Etihad Guest and Qantas Frequent Flyer. The best way to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/how-to-earn-citi-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">earn transferable Citi ThankYou Points<\/a> is using cards like the <a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-premier\/\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> and <a data-ccid=\"3002009\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-double-cash-card\/\">Citi Double Cash<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>. Citi closed applications to the <a data-ccid=\"10\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-prestige\/\" =_blank>Citi Prestige<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> several years ago, meaning you can only access the full range of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi transfer partners<\/a> if you still hold that card or hold the Citi Strata Premier \u2014 a negative when compared to the number of cards that can access transfer partners in the other programs on this list.<\/p>\n<p>Citi ThankYou Rewards has been lagging behind its competitors for some years now, but that all changed in 2023 when it offered 10 different transfer bonuses. Check out <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/how-to-transfer-citi-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">how to transfer Citi ThankYou points<\/a> to airline and hotel partners before we dive into the Citi ThankYou transfer bonus history.<\/p>\n<h4>Accor Live Limitless (ALL)<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>November 2023: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Air France\/KLM Flying Blue<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>August 2018: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2019: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2023: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Avianca LifeMiles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>December 2018: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2019: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 2021: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>August 2022: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2023: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October & November 2023: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cathay Pacific Asia Miles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 2017: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2018: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>January 2020: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2023: <\/strong>15% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2024: <\/strong>10% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Etihad Guest<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>July 2017: <\/strong>10% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>JetBlue TrueBlue<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>April 2017: <\/strong>50% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2017: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>May 2018: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165972\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"600\/480\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-165972 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dushawn-Jovic-Unsplash-JetBlue-planes-at-the-airport-featured-300x240.png\" alt=\"JetBlue planes at the airport at sunset\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dushawn-Jovic-Unsplash-JetBlue-planes-at-the-airport-featured-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dushawn-Jovic-Unsplash-JetBlue-planes-at-the-airport-featured-768x614.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dushawn-Jovic-Unsplash-JetBlue-planes-at-the-airport-featured-325x260.png 325w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dushawn-Jovic-Unsplash-JetBlue-planes-at-the-airport-featured.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><center><em>Credit: Dushawn Jovic\/Unsplash<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<h4>Qantas Frequent Flyer<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>April 2019: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>February 2020: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Qatar Privilege Club<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>June 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Turkish Miles & Smiles<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>February 2019: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Virgin Atlantic Flying Club<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>March 2017: <\/strong>25% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 2018: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>June 2019: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>March 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2023: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<li><strong>February & March 2024: <\/strong>30% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Wyndham Rewards<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 2023: <\/strong>20% bonus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Related:\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/redeem-citi-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Ways To Use Citi ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points That You Didn\u2019t Know<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Flying_Blue_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Flying Blue Transfer Bonus History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/flying-blue\/elite-status\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Flying Blue<\/a> \u2014 the joint loyalty program of Air France and Dutch carrier KLM \u2014 is one of our favorite currencies to collect.\u00a0<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/flying-blue\/buy-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Buying Flying Blue miles<\/a> doesn't always present the best per-mile value, but that can change considerably if a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/BuyAirFranceMiles\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">buy-miles promotion is on offer<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Many <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/flying-blue-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">types of points transfer to Flying Blue<\/a> and the program tends to see transfer bonuses quite often:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-859\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-859 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Promotion Date<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Transfer Partner<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Transfer Bonus %<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">April 2024<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">July 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Capital One Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">June 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Citi ThankYou Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November 2022<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September 2022<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">August 2022<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Capital One Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September 2021<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Capital One Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September 2021<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-14 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December 2020<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-15 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">July 2019<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Citi ThankYou Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-16 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">June 2019<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Capital One Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-17 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">April 2019<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-18 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">August 2018<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Citi ThankYou Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-19 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">June 2018<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">25%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Virgin_Atlantic_Transfer_Bonus_History\">Virgin Atlantic Transfer Bonus History<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>AwardWallet members and casual readers alike may be aware of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/virgin-atlantic-flying-club\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Virgin Atlantic's Flying Club loyalty program<\/a>. But what might fly under the radar a bit (pun intended!) is the fact that Virgin Atlantic offers some of the best value in the industry.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by the eccentric and enigmatic entrepreneur Richard Branson, Virgin Atlantic is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Keep an eye out for deals, such as <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/BuyVirginAtlanticMiles\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">buy-points promotions<\/a>, as it's special moments like this that airlines typically celebrate by offering bonuses and discounts.<\/p>\n<p>Another program that receives points transfers from numerous sources, Flying Club sees a fair number of transfer bonuses:<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-861\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-861 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Promotion Date<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Transfer Partner<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Transfer Bonus %<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">February\/March 2024<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Citi ThankYou Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">October\/November 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Citi ThankYou Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">June 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May\/June 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">March 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Citi ThankYou Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">October 2022<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chase 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One of the best perks of Canada's flagship carrier is the ability to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airlines\/air-canada-aeroplan\/air-canada-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">book an incredible 50 airlines using Aeroplan points<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Air Canada frequently runs <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/airline-programs\/air-canada-aeroplan\/buy-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Aeroplan buy-points promotions<\/a>; if there are no transfer bonuses available, keep your eyes peeled for this option instead. Just be mindful that Aeroplan transfer bonuses aren't as frequent as some other programs.<\/p>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-862\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-862 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Promotion Date<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Transfer Partner<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Transfer Bonus %<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December 2023\/January 2024<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">July 2023<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November 2022<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Chase Ultimate Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">30%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September 2022<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">15%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September 2021<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December 2019<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10% or 20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May 2019<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10% or 20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November 2018<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December 2017<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">American Express Membership Rewards<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">10% or 20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Transfer bonuses are a great way to get more value from transferrable points. 2023 saw quite a significant jump in the number of transfer bonuses on offer, but tracking these bonuses allows us to see if 2024 will continue to trend in an upward direction.<\/p>\n<p>While this resource can't predict the future, it can help us spot trends as we try to extract additional value from our points and miles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s always an exciting prospect when a loyalty program is offering a transfer bonus to one of its many transfer partners. But it&#8217;s important to have context about past transfer bonuses to understand if the current bonus is worth pursing \u2014 or whether it makes sense to hold out for a better one. The best way to know this? By having a complete overview of all the past transfer bonuses between programs. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;ve put together this complete history of airline and hotel transfer bonuses, helping you make an informed decision that&#8217;s best for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":74,"featured_media":166070,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_wpscppro_dont_share_socialmedia":null,"_wpscppro_custom_social_share_image":0,"_facebook_share_type":"default","_twitter_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type":"default","_pinterest_share_type":"default","_linkedin_share_type_page":"","_instagram_share_type":"default","_medium_share_type":"default","_threads_share_type":"","_google_business_share_type":"","_selected_social_profile":[],"_wpsp_enable_custom_social_template":false,"_wpsp_social_scheduling":{"enabled":false,"datetime":null,"platforms":[],"status":"template_only","dateOption":"today","timeOption":"now","customDays":"","customHours":"","customDate":"","customTime":"","schedulingType":"absolute"},"_wpsp_active_default_template":true},"categories":[12054],"tags":[12710,14204,12708,12709,12707],"coauthors":[36384],"class_list":["post-158122","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tips","tag-amex-membership-rewards","tag-buy-transfer-bonus","tag-capital-one-rewards","tag-chase-ultimate-rewards","tag-citi-thankyou-rewards"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<title>A Complete History of Airline &amp; Hotel Transfer Bonuses<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Want to know if the current transfer bonus you&#039;re considering is worth it? 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