I have 68k AMEX points and don’t want to pay to upgrade again as we’re not traveling and I’m hoping to exit before we do. Is best to transfer to Marriott for 86k pints (1.4x promotion). Or get a $525 apple gift card?

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Marriott points is bad redemption. Best is for airline

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Try BA -- avios can get you some very cheap domestic AA redemptions

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