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Point Me To First Class

117. Making Smart Transfer Moves: When Speculative Points Transfers are Worth It (And When They're Not)

Point Me To First Class

Devon Gimbel MD

Finances, Education, How To, Travel, Credit, Expenses, Card, Cards, Society & Culture, Professionals, Tips, Personal, Places & Travel, Business, Points, Rewards

5 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 26 May 2025

⏱️ ? minutes

Summary

A major points transfer pathway is shutting down—and it's got a lot of people wondering: should I move my Amex points to Alaska Airlines before the door closes?

In this episode, I break down the fast-approaching June 30 deadline to transfer Amex points to Hawaiian Airlines (and from there to Alaska), and walk you through my personal decision—including the 4-step framework I use for evaluating speculative points transfers.

If you've ever wondered whether it's smart to move points to a transfer partner without a specific booking in mind, this episode will help you weigh the risk and make a decision you can feel confident in—whether it's for this opportunity or any future bonus or expiring partnership.

 

Get full show notes and transcript: https://pointmetofirstclass.com/speculative-points-transfer-guide/

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