These taxes and fees can actually go up to $ 1,400 or more if you book a First Class award since they charge extra for premium award tickets. (travelcodex.com)
The more premium your award seat and lodging, the more miles and points you'll need. (theglobetrottingteacher.com)
Increased the cost of premium awards on partner airlines by significant margins (some awards increased in price by over 50 %) making them a lot less attractive than in the past. (travelingformiles.com)