The Thrifty Traveler Podcast · Tuesday, September 8, 2026
American Express Membership Rewards offers a robust selection of transfer partners, including Delta, British Airways, and unique options like ANA for domestic US flights. Capital One's program, while smaller, includes valuable partners such as Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles, both considered sweet spots in the transferable points ecosystem. Both programs, like Chase's, emphasize transferring points for greater value.
“American Express has a similar list of transfer partners. They partner with a lot of the same airlines like Delta, British Airways, Iberia, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Etihad. They also have some unique partners like, um, ANA, which is an amazing program for redeeming for domestic flights within the US.”
“Capital One partners with a handful of airlines and hotel programs. They partner with, uh, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, and Wyndham. So, a much smaller list than Chase or Amex, but still very valuable partners. Air Canada Aeroplan and Avianca LifeMiles are two of the best sweet spots in the entire transferable points ecosystem.”