Thanks to the recent devaluations the aspirational awards on partner
airlines cost considerably more AAdvantage Miles than they did in the past and, even at 1.72 cents / mile, I can't see the value.
Not exact matches
Flights that
cost considerably more than $ 300 / $ 375 are never a good deal on the Ultimate Rewards website, providing that you can find a Saver rate availability for your desired dates on the
airline website.
Yes, the Amex Card
costs $ 355 / year more but, once you deduct the $ 200
airline fee rebate the card gets you and consider all the added benefits, that difference drops
considerably.
Historically Singapore
Airlines has split Europe into two regions, Europe 1 & Europe 2, with Saver Awards to / from Europe 1
costing considerably less than awards to / from Europe 2 in the
airline's premium cabins: