# Amex Drops Qantas Frequent Flyer as a Transfer Partner

_Jun 2 19:07_

Tags: El Al, JAL, OneWorld, Qantas, American Express Membership Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, American Express, Amex, loyalty program

American Express has removed Qantas Frequent Flyer from its list of Membership Rewards transfer partners, ending the ability to transfer points directly to the Australian airline

## Summary

American Express has dropped Qantas Frequent Flyer as a transfer partner for Amex Membership Rewards. This program change means that cardholders can no longer transfer their Membership Rewards points directly to Qantas to redeem for flights, award stays, or other benefits within the Qantas ecosystem. This removal impacts frequent fliers who relied on the Qantas-Amex link for redemptions, particularly for travel to Australia and the Pacific

Sources add:
• Miles to Memories: Fake News!
• Frequent Miler: Amex drops Qantas as a transfer partner (seemingly without notice?) Points and Miles As reported by Award Wallet , American Express Membership Rewards seems to have lost a transfer partner this morning

## Why it matters

Affects 10 airline programs (British Airways, Cathay Pacific, El Al...). Relevant for Marriott Bonvoy elites and award redeemers. Card-issuer angle via American Express, Amex.

## What each source adds

- **Miles to Memories**: Fake News!
- **Frequent Miler**: Amex drops Qantas as a transfer partner (seemingly without notice?) Points and Miles As reported by Award Wallet , American Express Membership Rewards seems to have lost a transfer partner this morning

## Sources cited

- [AwardWallet Blog](https://awardwallet.com/news/amex-membership-rewards/qantas-partner-removal?pubDate=2026-06-01) — Qantas Disappears From Amex Membership Rewards Transfer Partners
- [Miles to Memories](https://milestomemories.com/amex-did-not-drop-qantas-as-a-transfer-partner) — Fake News! Amex Did Not Drop Qantas As A Transfer Partner
- [Frequent Miler](https://frequentmiler.com/amex-drops-qantas-as-a-transfer-partner-seemingly-without-notice) — Amex drops Qantas as a transfer partner (seemingly without notice?)

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