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Tech Issues Temporarily Halt Amex Transfers to British Airways

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Transfers from American Express Membership Rewards to British Airways are temporarily unavailable due to technical issues, American Express confirmed on Tuesday.

Thrifty Traveler first noticed that British Airways had disappeared as a transfer partner Tuesday morning, but the problem may go back farther. American Express confirmed those transfers were unavailable.

“We are actively working to resolve this issue and this service should be available again soon. We apologize for any inconvenience,” the company said in a statement.

Amex did not provide a timetable for when the transfers may resume.

British Airways has been a mainstay among Amex's transfer partner options. It regularly offers big transfer bonuses and can be a great way to book shorter flights within the U.S., from the West Coast to Hawaii, and elsewhere.

 

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Bottom Line

We hope these transfers come back soon. Being unable to transfer points to British Airways would be a major blow to travelers with the Platinum Card from American Express and other top cards.

 

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Kyle Potter

Kyle Potter is the executive editor of Thrifty Traveler, covering everything from aviation news to travel deals to in-depth guides on using airline miles. A professional journalist, he joined the company in November 2018 after five years covering state and national politics for The Associated Press and working at several newspapers across the country.
 
He typically flies more than 100,000 miles a year and has visited 25 countries, but his passion is helping others understand the confusing world of travel, airlines, and points and miles.

He's also been featured as a travel expert in The New York Times, the Washington Post, ABC News, National Public Radio, Axios, PBS NewsHour, several podcasts, and many local TV stations across the country.
 
Got a story idea or a tip? Email him at kyle (at) thriftytraveler (dot) com

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