(Although we're not searching for «La Premier,» or first class, in this example, remember that Delta doesn't permit using SkyMiles
for international first class awards.)
I'm very unlikely to redeem miles
for International First Class awards on a US airline — they're simply not worth it.
Someone redeeming for U.S. domestic flights that are normally inexpensive will typically get much less face value out of the same number of miles or points than someone redeeming
for an international first class award ticket, which could have a retail value of $ 20,000 or more.
Not exact matches
But over the course of earning over a million miles and points and booking
first and business
class international award travel
for my family and others, I've come to realize the value.
Option # 7: Like most airline
awards, your highest value per point will be
for business or
first class international.
I do hold to One Mile at a Time's policy of never keeping more than enough miles to redeem
for a couple of
first class international award tickets.
Some good Singapore routings are: (1) One - way business
class from Houston to Moscow for only 48,875 Singapore Krisflyer miles (2) One - way first class awards in Suites Class from JFK to FRA are only 57,375 Singapore Krisflyer milesThese are both fantastic redemptions!IHG, Marriott, and Hyatt all have fantastic options for international tr
class from Houston to Moscow
for only 48,875 Singapore Krisflyer miles (2) One - way
first class awards in Suites Class from JFK to FRA are only 57,375 Singapore Krisflyer milesThese are both fantastic redemptions!IHG, Marriott, and Hyatt all have fantastic options for international tr
class awards in Suites
Class from JFK to FRA are only 57,375 Singapore Krisflyer milesThese are both fantastic redemptions!IHG, Marriott, and Hyatt all have fantastic options for international tr
Class from JFK to FRA are only 57,375 Singapore Krisflyer milesThese are both fantastic redemptions!IHG, Marriott, and Hyatt all have fantastic options
for international travel.
While this isn't the best way to earn Alaska miles because of the cost, it can help you get those last few miles needed
for to book a
first class award ticket with Cathay Pacific, one of Alaska's best
international partners.
Book Your
Award is here as your ally and advocate for all of your award and mileage needs — especially when it comes to those elusive international business and first class awards you so des
Award is here as your ally and advocate
for all of your
award and mileage needs — especially when it comes to those elusive international business and first class awards you so des
award and mileage needs — especially when it comes to those elusive
international business and
first class awards you so deserve.
Notice that there are no AAnytime
awards available, but there is a purple button
for first class awards since this trip involves an
international journey with a larger aircraft that has both business and
first class cabins.
Option # 7: Like most airline
awards, your highest value per point will be
for business or
first class international.
Marriott has enhanced rates with United where you get more miles versus other airlines, and United miles can be extremely valuable — especially
for international first and business
class awards.
But SkyMiles members aren't permitted to redeem miles
for international first class, so there's no reason that Delta would display this
award space.
Remember that
for international business or
first class awards, you'll be avoiding the cost of a ticket that could cost thousands of dollars.
More expensive
first class awards on partner airlines mean I now only consider using them
for international business
class.
The only way to book an
international first class award is in Flex
class, and even then Flex
awards are only available
for those who have elite status with Flying Blue.
The program is still good
for coach and business
class awards, good
for awards on United, but will not at all be good
for partner airline
awards in
international first class.
While airlines are raising the price of their
first class award redemptions (United announced a recent hike from 160,000 to a whopping 280,000 miles
for first class from the US to the Middle East on its partners, and Delta will not even allow fliers to cash in miles
for international first class seats), there are still some good deals out there.
Meanwhile below is a comparison of AAdvantage
first class partner redemption rates under the old and new program, along with a side - by - side comparison of United partner
first class redemption rates (Delta doesn't allow
award redemptions
for international first class).
If it's any consolation, Delta doesn't allow redemptions
for international first class, while American's partner
award rates are still slightly more lucrative than United's partner
award rates.
This is invaluable in helping you get the best deal
for your points by topping off accounts you might already have, especially if you're looking
for an
international Business or
First Class award.
You'll need more lead time
for premium
awards, such as an
international first -
class ticket, than you will
for a domestic economy flight.
Qatar Airways received three Global Traveler GT Tested Reader Survey
Awards, as Best
International First Class, Best
First Class Seat Design and Best Airline in the Middle East, all three
for second year running.
JAL
International First Class and Business
Class award tickets mileage requirements are changing, see the charts below
for flights from Vancouver and other North American cities to Japan (not until Nov 1, 2015, now that's advance notice!!).
For those planning a trip in the next year or so, AAdvantage miles are currently great for Cathay Pacific First Class, Cathay Pacific Business Class, Qantas First Class, Etihad First Class, and other international awards, at least if you don't transit a third region that would break your award into two separate awar
For those planning a trip in the next year or so, AAdvantage miles are currently great
for Cathay Pacific First Class, Cathay Pacific Business Class, Qantas First Class, Etihad First Class, and other international awards, at least if you don't transit a third region that would break your award into two separate awar
for Cathay Pacific
First Class, Cathay Pacific Business
Class, Qantas
First Class, Etihad
First Class, and other
international awards, at least if you don't transit a third region that would break your
award into two separate
awards.
American Airlines received the best North American airline
for wines in
First / Business
Class Award, as well as taking gold for North American First / Business Class White Wine and Red Wine and a silver award for International First Class Champ
Award, as well as taking gold
for North American
First / Business
Class White Wine and Red Wine and a silver
award for International First Class Champ
award for International First Class Champagne.
Negatives: • United miles were devalued on February 1, 2014 so you will need a lot more United miles if you want to redeem them
for international awards on partner airlines (especially
for first and business
class flights).
-LSB-...] Possible high value uses are off peak
international awards like 20,000 miles one way to Europe and partner
First Class awards like Cathay Pacific
First Class to Southeast Asia
for 67,500 miles.
They've been horrible
for international upgrades, have the most poorly trained
award agents (which wouldn't be so bad if their website displayed all partners), an intentionally broken
award calendar, no
first class redemptions, etc..
Collect American Airlines miles
for international First Class; Avios
for short, direct, economy
awards; and Arrival miles
for low - cost carriers and super-cheap cash flights.