United miles are among the most valuable of the big three carriers (United, Delta, and American) because the airline doesn't
collect fuel surcharges on any award tickets and because it allows a free stopover on round - trip tickets.
The most important of those advantages is that US airlines don't typically charge
fuel surcharges on award tickets booked on their own flights, and often don't pass along their partners» fuel surcharges.
United Airlines is one of the largest loyalty programs that never imposes
a fuel surcharge on award tickets.
With Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Australia, things get more expensive because many foreign carriers impose
fuel surcharges on award tickets.
Hot Tip: United does not impose
fuel surcharges on award tickets, which can significantly reduce your out - of - pocket spend.
United and US Airways do not charge
the fuel surcharge on award tickets, while Air Canada does.
The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program isn't that great either since they charge heavy taxes and
fuel surcharges on award tickets (100K points plus ~ $ 1,300 in taxes from LAX to LHR round trip Upper Class).
ANA Mileage Club does not allow one - way awards and imposes
fuel surcharges on award tickets.
You can even use it to reimburse
the fuel surcharges on an award ticket!
Alaska doesn't charge
fuel surcharges on the award tickets I've noted above and that makes those redemptions very attractive indeed.
British Airways has a great frequent flyer Program except the high
fuel surcharges on award tickets, you can pool your miles using BA Household Account.
British Airways charges
Fuel Surcharges on award tickets, these fuel surcharges are especially high if you are connecting through London.
However, If you are considering accumulating miles for this promotion, keep in mind that Singapore Airlines charges
fuel surcharges on award tickets and this promotion is valid for only saver economy awards on select routes.
British Airways is being sued by a group of flyers for imposing
fuel surcharges on award tickets.
I recommend this card highly because American Airlines also, for the most part, does not charge
fuel surcharges on their award tickets.
-LSB-...] 2013, a group of Executive Club members brought a lawsuit against British Airways for imposing
fuel surcharges on award tickets.
In 2013, a group of Executive Club members brought a lawsuit against British Airways for imposing
fuel surcharges on award tickets.
United Airlines for example, is a great transfer option because they do not charge
fuel surcharges on their award tickets.
The problem is that they impose
a fuel surcharge on award tickets, and the transatlantic fuel surcharges can be pretty outrageous.