Sentences with phrase «class redemption worth»

Not exact matches

When you transfer points to any Chase reward travel partners, the redemption value of each point can be worth even more with some redemptions at up to 5 - 8 cents per point for international first and business class options.

So if a Skymile can't be used for major redemptions like, for example, 160,000 Skymiles for a business class ticket to Australia «worth» $ 10,000, what good are they?

As an example, the JAL First Class redemption I booked between Tokyo and London earlier this year set me back 70,000 AAdvantage miles (booked pre-devaluation) and $ 22.60 in taxes and, to me, a one - way First Class flight over that kind of distance is probably worth around $ 2,000.

Economy Class Avios redemptions are usually pretty poor value but this offer is worth looking at a bit more closely.

Star Alliance and SkyTeam may offer slightly cheaper economy class redemptions, but if you can find a seat it's probably worth paying a little extra to fly nonstop on American Airline's luxurious partner, Etihad.

Even with flexible currencies, you'll often have redemptions worth closer to 2 - 3 cents per point unless you're doing nothing but traveling internationally in business class (and I agree there are some people like that, but not most people).

With first class partner redemptions on United now pricing at 110,000 miles each way from the U.S. to Europe, the elimination of the low 4,500 Avios level award band for domestic short - hops via British Airways, and Southwest points worth less than ever before, it's hard to suggest that Ultimate Rewards still has the strongest stable of transfer partners.

It's worth noting that Cathay Pacific is now only seasonally flying between Hong Kong and Johannesburg in an aircraft that features first class, so if you're planning on making this redemption be sure that you plan accordingly.

Why it's worth it: Even if you don't spend a total of $ 10,000 in the first year to earn 75,000 Avios, earning 50,000 Avios can open the door to some great redemptions, such as domestic business - class awards on American and off - peak Aer Lingus flights to Europe.

All things equal, a mile applied towards a first class redemption will be worth more than a mile applied towards an economy class redemption.