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Citi ThankYou points and Capital One miles just keep getting more valuable.
Last year, Citi added the ability to transfer to American Airlines at a 1:1 ratio. Last month, Citi added the ability to transfer to JAL miles at a 1:1 ratio.
Capital One added transfers to JAL, Qatar, and Preferred Hotels and Resorts last year.
And now, Citi points can be transferred to Copa Airlines at a 1:1 ratio and Capital One miles can be transferred to Copa at a 1K:750 ratio. Through 12/1 at 11:59pm, Capital One miles transfer to Copa at a 1K:975 ratio.
You can get some great deals with Copa, such as 15K miles in coach or 30K miles for a business class flight to Panama:
That’s cheaper than it would cost with United, for example:
Copa used to be 49% owned by Continental Airlines, which also managed its loyalty program. That’s no longer the case today with United, but the airlines do have access to expanded award space for additional miles.
That creates some interesting cases. For example, on pricey dates, it can cost 45K miles in coach or 120K miles to fly lie-flat business class between Newark and Los Angeles or San Francisco:
However, those same coach seats can cost 35K miles, and lie-flat business class seats can cost just 55K Copa miles!
These flights can cost from $1,300 to $2,500 each way in business class, making for an incredible redemption value from 2.4-4.5 cents per miles!
You are also able to use Copa miles for other Star Alliance travel.
Copa allows for a free stopover and 2 open jaws on a round-trip award, which can make for some great values.
Other partner airlines include Azul, Gol, Emirates and KLM. Copa is one of the few carriers that doesn’t charge fuel surcharges for Emirates travel, however, you’ll need to call Copa to book travel on Emirates. Getting through to Copa and finding a competent rep is no easy feat.
Post what deals you find!
If you have the following Citi cards, you can transfer points into miles at the best transfer ratio:
- Citi Strata Premier® Card is offering a 60,000 point bonus for spending $4K in 3 months, 3 points per dollar on airfare, hotels, supermarkets, gas, EV charging, and dining. 10 points per dollar on hotels, car rentals, and attractions booked on CitiTravel.com. $95 annual fee. View Rates & Fees here. Citi is a DansDeals partner. Read more about this offer here.
- Citi Strata Elite℠ Card is offering a 75,000 point bonus for spending $6K in 3 months, 6 points per dollar on restaurants (including gift cards) on Friday and Saturday evenings, and 3 points at other times, and 1.5 points per dollar everywhere. Earn 12 points per dollar on hotels, car rentals, and attractions and 6 points per dollar on airfare booked on CitiTravel.com. Earn a $200 annual splurge bonus ($400 in first cardmember year) at the stores of your choice, $300 annual credit ($600 in first cardmember year) on 2+ night hotel stays, $200 annual ($300 in first cardmember year) Blacklane credit, Global Entry/PreCheck, Priority Pass Lounge membership, and 4 annual (8 in first cardmember year) Admirals Club passes. $595 annual fee. View Rates & Fees here. Citi is a DansDeals partner. Read more about this offer here.
Citi no-annual fee cards that are fantastic for earning points, but require a Citi Strata Premier or Elite Card for points transfers at the best ratio:
- The Citi Double Cash® Card is offering a rare 20K bonus for spending $1,500 in 6 months, and offers 2% cash back or 2 ThankYou points per dollar spent everywhere. If you also have a Citi Strata Premier or Elite Card you can transfer points into miles. No annual fee. View Rates & Fees here. Citi is a DansDeals partner. Read more about this offer here.
- The Citi Strata℠ Card is offering a 20K bonus for spending $1,000 in 3 months, and offers 3 points per dollar on the category of your choice as well as supermarkets, select transit, and gas and EV charging, plus 2 points per dollar on restaurants. If you also have a Citi Strata Premier or Elite Card you can transfer points into miles. No annual fee. View Rates & Fees here. Citi is a DansDeals partner. Read more about this offer here.
