Amex transfers to Etihad Guest ending June 30

Amex will stop transferring points to Etihad Guest

American Express Membership Rewards is ending transfers to the Etihad Guest loyalty program on June 30.

That matters for frequent flyers and points optimizers because it removes a key way to convert flexible Amex points into an airline miles balance for Etihad flights. If you were using Amex transfers to top up Etihad Guest accounts, the change effectively creates a cutoff: after June 30, Membership Rewards won’t be able to move points into Etihad miles.

Practically, travelers who rely on this transfer route may need to plan around the deadline—either by transferring remaining points before June 30 or by shifting to other redemption strategies (such as booking directly, using other airline alliances, or converting points to different partners where available).

The stories also include discussion of Etihad travel questions in Thailand, but those posts don’t provide a policy change. The Membership Rewards transfer change is the clear, specific operational update tied to Etihad.

Key takeaway: If you hold Membership Rewards and use Etihad Guest as your miles destination, this is a time-sensitive change. Plan your transfers and redemptions ahead of June 30 to avoid losing access to the transfer pathway.