Will Amex transfers to Etihad end June 30?

Amex Membership Rewards ends Etihad Guest transfers: what changes

American Express Membership Rewards points transfers to the Etihad Guest loyalty program will stop, starting June 30. That means cardholders who were relying on the transfer path to top up Etihad Guest balances will no longer be able to move Membership Rewards points into the Etihad scheme after that cutoff.

The key practical effect is on redemption planning. Before the change, travelers could consolidate flexible Membership Rewards points and then transfer them to Etihad Guest to pursue awards with Etihad and potentially related partner redemptions. After June 30, that specific transfer option is removed, so anyone aiming to book Etihad award travel using transferred points would need to have completed the transfer earlier or switch to a different strategy.

What travelers should do now

• If you want Etihad Guest points via Amex, plan to do the transfer before June 30.
• Review your current points balances and award goals so you don’t miss the transfer window.
• Consider alternative uses for Membership Rewards points if Etihad is no longer part of your redemption plan.

No new method for transferring Amex points into Etihad Guest was described in the story—only the removal of that pathway. The transfer end date is therefore the critical detail for decision-making.

This matters because loyalty-program transfers are often used to “match” airline award inventory to a points portfolio. When a transfer route disappears, travelers can lose a convenient way to turn general-purpose points into the specific points balance needed for a trip.