The miles I earn essentially double my money by redeeming for
expensive domestic awards and international luxury vacations.
Not exact matches
Short,
domestic flights will still be well - priced, but premium long - haul
award tickets will get more
expensive.
One way
awards start at 4,500 Avios for flights outside the U.S. and 7,500 Avios for those originating or terminating in the U.S. Even with the slightly more
expensive price for U.S. short haul
awards, they are still cheaper than
domestic awards on the big 3 US carriers which are typically 10,000 - 12,500 each way.
Its distance makes it the most
expensive domestic destinations you can travel to, and a popular choice for
award travelers.
Some of the best values for Delta miles are available by booking short - haul
domestic economy
awards on routes with
expensive cash prices.
The best way to redeem an
award is by transferring points to one of American Express's 16 airline partners, especially if you redeem internationally or need to get an
expensive domestic ticket.
Even though you don't earn elite miles on
award tickets and I value my airline elite status greatly, there's something extremely satisfying about booking an
expensive domestic flight and only paying $ 2.50 in fees, which is what most carriers charge per segment on
domestic US flights (plus any ticketing fees).
Just like
domestic awards, some price out at more
expensive AAnytime levels to Alaska and Canada and should also be avoided.
- Reduced
award mileage requirements can save you thousands of miles -
Domestic companion tickets can save you hundreds or thousands on
expensive fares.
Southwest had the lowest
domestic award travel costs in a new study; Delta the most
expensive international
awards.