For longer haul flights like US to Europe mileage will range from 30,000 - 65,000 while US to Asia will can require 35,000 - 80,000 SkyMiles
for economy class flights.
Since flights can be quite expensive within Australia, it's possible to get great value out of your miles even
for economy class flights.
However, paying the annual fee to receive 10,000 bonus miles isn't that economical compared to getting the waiver, since the value of those miles is roughly S$ 100 for most consumers who redeem
it for economy class flights.
I had one reader ask me recently if he could use his Avios points
for an economy class flight from Seattle to London.
Not exact matches
For example, here's how many miles you would earn on a
flight from Dubai to JFK if you flew in
economy class, business
class, or first
class.
«The official Opposition will call on the ethics commissioner to investigate a possible conflict of interest... after a document released to the media indicated Air Canada's CEO and executive vice-president Duncan Dee apparently upgraded Raitt's
flight from
economy to business
class — almost a $ 550 value —
for free on Sept. 25....
The airline plans to reinstate free meals
for economy class passengers on some long domestic US
flights.
WestJet charges between $ 20 and $ 23
for a second bag on most routes, while Air Canada charges
economy -
class flyers $ 20
for a second bag within Canada and $ 25
for a single piece of checked luggage on
flights to the U.S. Not surprisingly, the aisles of many
flights now resemble a war zone as frantic passengers search
for an overhead bin into which they stuff their bulging carry - ons, slowing down boarding times.
These points and miles are less valuable when used
for domestic
flights in
economy class, especially when travelers have the ability to book
flights with plenty of advanced notice.
If you're looking to fly in
economy class, United only charges 40,000 miles round trip
for flights on United or any of its Star Alliance partners.
These
flights tend to be expensive if you pay cash, but United charges only 8,000 miles each direction to book travel in
economy class for flight under 800 miles.
Finland's biggest airline has announced that it will introduce vegetarian meals to its
economy class flights from next month, after it asked
for suggestions on how it could improve its service.
«Mr. Andrew Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State
for International Development how many business
class, work - related
flights taken by members of his Department's staff through the flexible travel scheme were (a) eligible
for downgrade to
economy class and (b) downgraded to
economy class in January 2008.
The fee applies to passengers booking the airline's lowest
economy class Tango fares, as of Thursday
for flights as of Nov. 2.
That same
flight would cost you 30,000, 52,000, and 85,000 miles
for economy, business, and first
class respectively.
Because Mileage Bank miles are a bit harder to earn, it could be easier
for you to use American AAdvantage miles to book off - peak
economy class award tickets
for 45,000 miles round - trip on
flights operated by American Airlines.
Fortunately, a one - way
flight in
economy class can be booked with just 8,000 United miles
for flights under 800 miles.
The signup bonus earns you enough points
for two round - trip
flights in
Economy Class, or one international
flight.
In comparison, both Delta and United Airlines require 35,000 miles
for round - trip
flights to the Caribbean and 45,000 miles
for flights to Hawaii in
economy class.
One great benefit of the Enhanced Business Platinum Amex card is a 35 - percent point rebate that's applied whenever points are redeemed
for economy flights on the cardholder's annually selected airline, or
for any premium -
class flights on any airline via American Express Travel.
If you booked these same
flights with United MileagePlus miles, you would need 45,000 miles
for economy class and 80,000 miles
for business
class.
For example, as few as 50,000 points can be transferred to Flying Blue and redeemed for a round - trip Economy Class flight from the U.S. to many European destinations (subject to terms and conditions of Flying Blue and Ultimate Reward
For example, as few as 50,000 points can be transferred to Flying Blue and redeemed
for a round - trip Economy Class flight from the U.S. to many European destinations (subject to terms and conditions of Flying Blue and Ultimate Reward
for a round - trip
Economy Class flight from the U.S. to many European destinations (subject to terms and conditions of Flying Blue and Ultimate Rewards).
Because Arrival Plus miles are worth the same amount
for domestic and international
flights in
economy and business
class, you'll always get the same value no matter how you use your miles.
> Value: Domestic Saver
Economy Class round - trip rewards start at 25,000 miles (15,000 miles
for some short haul
flights on Air Canada).
Korean Air SkyPass miles will not be a go - to
for economy class awards, but they are a solid way to book business
class awards on Delta
flights.
Whether you are looking
for economy, business, or first
class flights to Australia, we have you covered — so let's dig into it.
If you are looking
for a more economical way to enjoy Lufthansa's First
Class, consider taking a United
Economy or Business
flight to Europe, and then fly First
Class while hopping between European countries.
If you want to book the same award
flight in
economy class, it will only be 23,000 Avios
for a one - way award booking.
Based on our research, we estimate the value of a Delta SkyMile to be worth 1.3 cents
for an
economy class round - trip
flight.
Most programs charge at least 35,000 miles
for a round - trip award
flight to these places in
economy class.
We estimate the value of a Delta SkyMile to be 1.3 cents
for a round - trip
flight in
economy class.
With this certificate you can take a friend or family member with you
for free on a domestic round - trip
flight in either
economy or first
class.
Air Travel Reward redemptions from the Air Travel Redemption Schedule start at 15,000 points
for a round trip short - haul
flight in
economy class with a maximum ticket price of $ 350.
Saver fares are the best, especially
for economy round - trip tickets to Europe, the Caribbean and South America, and
for first
class partner
flights in Asia.
With award tickets starting at 4,000 - 4,500 Avios in
economy or 7,750 - 9,000 Avios in business
class for any
flight less than 651 miles you'd be able to book 22
flights with that 100,000 point bonus.
On
flights from the East Coast, you should be able to fly in
economy class for 60,000 points round - trip, or first
class for 115,000 points round - trip.
Tickets in United international
economy class start out at 30,000 miles
for a one - way international
flight.
Unfortunately, British Airways no longer offers the 4,500 Avios price point
for flights within the U.S., but any
flight up to 1,150 miles within the U.S. or abroad will only cost you 7,500 Avios in
economy class.
Even one - way
flights in
economy class tend to be quite expensive, but you can experience first
class on this route
for only 22,500 Avios.
Economy flights booked with cash can also be upgraded to First
Class Saver
for 60,000 HawaiianMiles, or to First
Class Flex
for 120,000 HawaiianMiles.
Whether you are looking
for economy, business, or first
class flights to Australia, we have you covered — so let's dig into it.
All the redemptions above can actually be booked with Korean Air SKYPASS miles
for a bit cheaper: 10,000 miles
for flights within Korea, 30,000 miles within Asia (China and Japan,
for example), and 70,000 miles from Seoul to Honolulu — all in
economy class.
Korean Air SkyPass miles will not be a go - to
for economy class awards, but they are a solid way to book business
class awards on Delta
flights.
In fact, most of my long - haul
flights are in business
class, and
for less (all in) than the cost of an equivalent
economy ticket.
Should you want to stop in Fiji
for a longer period of time and then head elsewhere in the Pacific using American miles, award
flights to elsewhere in the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand come in at 20,000 miles in
Economy and 30,000 miles in Business
Class.
Economy flights booked with cash can be upgraded to First
Class Saver
for additional 90,000 HawaiianMiles, or to First
Class Flex
for an additional 180,000 HawaiianMiles.
Economy flights booked with cash can be upgraded to First
Class Saver
for 110,000 HawaiianMiles or to First
Class Flex
for 220,000 HawaiianMiles.
Travelers can book
flights that are between 2,001 - 4,000 miles in length
for 60,000 HawaiianMiles in
economy, 90,000 miles in premium
economy, and 120,000 miles in first
class.
These rates increase to 30,000 / 60,000 miles
for awards booked in premium
economy, and 40,000 / 80,000 miles
for business
class flights.
Virgin America's
economy class cabin features leather seats with 32» pitch, in -
flight entertainment and USB port in every seat, on - demand food and drinks, and in -
flight Wifi
for purchase.