If you have an American Express Card and qualify for Membership Rewards, you can accumulate points by using the card. Points can be redeemed for a number of goods and services, including frequent flier miles. Continental Airlines is one of the partners in the Membership Rewards Program, and transferring your points into frequent flier miles is a relatively simple process.
Link your Continental frequent flier account number to American Express. To do this, you must call the Membership Rewards number (800) 299-1997 and ask to have your Continental account linked to your "Traveler Option." Once you have linked the two accounts, you are ready to begin transferring points into miles.
Log on to your American Express account. Under the Membership Rewards section, select "Transfer Your Points." You will be taken to the site that allows you to exchange your points for miles.
Once you have reached the transfer option page, read the terms and conditions, as you will have to check a box attesting to the fact that you have done so. Then, enter the number of points you would like to transfer and select Continental Airlines as your travel partner. Click "Submit."
If your request has been processed, you will see a "thank you" page with a confirmation number detailing the transaction. Check to see if the transaction is correct, then print out the page.
After two weeks, check your Continental frequent flier account to make sure the miles have been deposited. The transaction can take up to three weeks. If your points have not been converted after this time, retrieve your confirmation number and call American Express Membership Rewards.
