# Amex Removing Etihad as a Transfer Partner Worldwide

_May 22 12:00_

Tags: American Airlines, Etihad, Etihad Airways, American Express Membership Rewards, Etihad Guest, American Express, Worldwide, loyalty program, policy change, airline

American Express is removing Etihad Guest as a transfer partner for American Express Membership Rewards worldwide, eliminating the ability to transfer points directly to the airline

## Summary

American Express is removing Etihad Guest as a transfer partner for American Express Membership Rewards globally. This change affects the ability of Amex cardholders to transfer Membership Rewards points directly to Etihad's frequent flyer program. The removal is part of a broader timeline of changes to the Amex airline transfer network

## Why it matters

Affects 8 airline programs (Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines...). Spans 2 hotel programs (Accor Live Limitless, Hilton Honors). Card-issuer angle via American Express, Capital One, Chase.

## Sources cited

- [AwardWallet Blog](https://awardwallet.com/news/amex-membership-rewards/etihad-removed-transfer-partner?pubDate=2026-05-22) — Amex Removing Etihad as a Transfer Partner Worldwide — Here’s the Timeline

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