American Express has made it cheaper to move Membership Rewards points into three Avios programs at once. The 30% bonus applies to transfers into British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus and Aer Lingus AerClub and runs through September 27. Because Avios can move freely among the seven partner programs at a one-to-one ratio, the choice of where to send points matters for specific routes and cabin classes. Travelers who act before the deadline can stretch their points across short-haul European hops, transatlantic business-class seats and domestic U.S. flights on partner airlines.
The Transfer Window Creates Immediate Value
The bonus effectively lowers the cost of each Avios award by roughly one-quarter when points are moved in qualifying increments. Transfers must occur in blocks of 1,000 Membership Rewards points, so planners need to calculate totals carefully to avoid leftover points. The three programs share the same currency yet maintain separate award charts and availability rules, which means the same itinerary can cost different amounts of Avios depending on the booking portal. This structure rewards travelers who match the destination and cabin to the program that prices it most favorably.
Aer Lingus AerClub for Ireland and Short European Connections
AerClub offers the most limited inventory because it books only Aer Lingus, British Airways and Iberia metal. Still, it provides clear pricing for flights to Dublin from several East Coast and Midwest gateways. Off-peak economy awards from Boston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington Dulles, Chicago, Hartford and Toronto start at 13,000 Avios one way. Longer nonstops from the Midwest, Florida and California are priced at 16,250 Avios. Business-class seats in the same off-peak window cost 50,000 Avios from East Coast cities and 62,500 Avios from farther points, though release volumes remain low. Once in Ireland, onward short-haul segments to the United Kingdom or continental Europe begin at 4,000 Avios per leg.
British Airways Executive Club for Europe, Qatar and Domestic Partners
Executive Club maintains the largest route network and the most polished booking interface among the three programs. Short-haul economy awards from London Heathrow to Amsterdam start at 10,000 Avios off-peak, with taxes and fees often under two British pounds. The same flight in Club Europe business class is 16,500 Avios. The program also unlocks Qatar Airways Qsuite business class from the United States to Doha for 70,000 Avios one way, a product widely regarded for its sliding doors and flexible seating. Domestic flights on American Airlines or Alaska Airlines begin at 13,500 Avios, while West Coast to Hawaii awards start at 22,000 Avios. In South America, LATAM flights under 650 miles can be booked from 9,500 Avios, with a Miami to Punta Cana option at 15,000 Avios in economy.
Iberia Plus for Spain and Lower Surcharges
Iberia Plus stands out for premium-cabin awards to Madrid with comparatively low taxes and fees. Off-peak business-class seats from Boston, New York, Washington Dulles and San Juan cost 40,500 Avios one way. The same cabin from Chicago, Miami, Orlando and Dallas is 50,500 Avios, while Los Angeles and San Francisco departures are 60,500 Avios. Economy Basic awards from the East Coast have been reduced to 16,000 Avios off-peak, and an Economy Comfort option that includes seat selection and baggage starts at 25,000 Avios from the same gateways. Because Iberia often undercuts British Airways on fees for its own flights, many travelers check this program first when heading to Spain.
Next Steps Before the Deadline
Availability should be confirmed in each program before any transfer is completed, since Membership Rewards points cannot be moved back. The bonus applies only through September 27, after which standard transfer ratios resume. Travelers holding large Membership Rewards balances can compare award charts side by side and test a few dates to identify the lowest Avios price for their preferred itinerary. Those who match the right program to the route stand to gain the most from the current promotion.
