Why it matters
Affects 10 airline programs (Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...). Spans 5 hotel programs (Accor Live Limitless, Choice Privileges, Hilton Honors...). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Citi. Time-limited transfer bonus — confirm rate and end date before transferring.
What happened
Capital One has launched a limited-time transfer bonus for its US mileage program. Between May 1 and May 31, 2026, members can transfer Capital One miles to Qantas Frequent Flyer with a 20% bonus. Normally, the transfer ratio is 1:1. With this promotion, transferring 1,000 Capital One miles results in 1,200 Qantas points. The bonus applies to transfers made within the specified window. Qantas Frequent Flyer is a valuable partner for oneworld alliance travel and has exclusive partnerships with airlines like Emirates. While Qantas' award pricing can vary and includes carrier surcharges, transfer bonuses like this can make specific redemptions more cost-effective compared to other programs or direct booking
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- AwardWallet Blog: Qantas Transfer Bonus From Capital One Miles: 20% Bonus Capital One Launches 20% Transfer Bonus to Qantas — Book American Awards From 7,700 Miles May 1, 2026 Buy Lufthansa Miles for as Low as 1.28¢ Each — With Bonus Perks and Lounge Disc…
- Frequent Miler: 20% transfer bonus from Capital One Miles to Qantas Airline Resources American Airlines Alaska Airlines Delta Airlines JetBlue Airlines Southwest Airlines United Airlines Hotel Resources Best hotel award search tool Using miles t…
- LoyaltyLobby: Capital One has launched a points-to-miles conversion bonus with Qantas, valid through May 31, 2026
- Doctor of Credit: Capital One Transfer Bonus: 20% Qantas
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