There are a few programs that still have some reasonable
rates for business class flights.
This is one of the best redemption
rates for business class flights to Europe in the industry.
Not exact matches
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.
If your
flights are more than 650 miles, you can still find some great value with British Airways Avios when flying within Asia and Europe, as they often have some of the better redemption
rates for both economy
class and
business class.
The award chart lists a round - trip
flight from Los Angeles to the U.K.
for 50,000 Flying Club miles in economy and 75,000 miles in
business class, which are fantastic
rates.
A lot of people prefer the in - air product of Jet Blue over Southwest
for longer
flights since it has tv's, free wifi, more leg room,
business / first
class «Mint» cabins, allows you to pick your seat, etc. but both airlines constantly
rate among the best
for award availability, making them both solid choices
for getting around the country, in terms of finding award seats.
Another partner
flight option with Flying Blue where you can expect to the same
rate as booking directly through Delta (30,000 miles
for economy and 60,000
for business class).
Even at that reduced
rate, the fees can be quite expensive on long - haul
flights, especially
for business class.
Below are the
rates in miles
for economy and
business class flights:
I felt that I could still redeem my miles
for domestic
flights and certain
business class awards at reasonable
rates while using other means to earn and redeem awards with partners like Lufthansa and Singapore.
JAL's taxes and fees are relatively high, but the redemption
rates are generally very reasonable, particularly
for business class flights.
If you pay
for Business or First
Class flights then you can still rack up a lot of miles from flying but those of us flying at the back are seeing a far lower
rate of return than ever before — Delta and United (and soon American) base the number of miles they award travelers on the cost of the ticket purchased (less taxes) so the cheaper ticket you by the fewer miles you'll earn.
For flights taken on primary partner airlines Delta awards EQD at a rate of 25 % of miles flown for the cheapest Business Class fares...
For flights taken on primary partner airlines Delta awards EQD at a
rate of 25 % of miles flown
for the cheapest Business Class fares...
for the cheapest
Business Class fares......
The
rates for booking an ANA
flight for only 75,000 miles roundtrip in low season in
business class can come with fees as low as $ 86!
For example, the standard redemption rate in business class to Europe from North America for Flying Blue is 125,000 points and when you can book partner flights, such as Delta the total fees remain reasonably low at around $ 1
For example, the standard redemption
rate in
business class to Europe from North America
for Flying Blue is 125,000 points and when you can book partner flights, such as Delta the total fees remain reasonably low at around $ 1
for Flying Blue is 125,000 points and when you can book partner
flights, such as Delta the total fees remain reasonably low at around $ 165.
The
rates for booking an ANA
flight for only 75,000 miles roundtrip in low season in
business class also come with only $ 86 in fees!
Hainan Airlines usually has excellent
business class availability
for flights to China and a great redemption
rate (100,000 per roundtrip, half
for one way).
usually has excellent
business class availability
for flights to China and a great redemption
rate (100,000 per roundtrip, half
for one way).
If you're acquiring miles at that
rate, it means you could pick up enough miles
for a Singapore to Tokyo to Delhi
flight (with a stopover in Tokyo)
for just ~ $ 600 in
business class.
SkyMiles are useful around getting to Europe in
Business Class without surcharges, though
for flights in 2017 they are charging 140,000 miles roundtrip, up from the 2016
rate of 125,000 miles.
On the flip side, redemption
rates for economy and
business -
class flights are right in line with AAdvantage redemption
rates.
20.3.1 All Members are entitled to redeem Points
for an UpgradeMe Points
flight upgrade to Business Class on Virgin Australia International Short Haul flights when a Freedom, Getaway or Go Plus Fare is purchased, by redeeming Points at the rates set out in the International Short Haul Flight Upgrades table available on the Velocity we
flight upgrade to
Business Class on Virgin Australia International Short Haul
flights when a Freedom, Getaway or Go Plus Fare is purchased, by redeeming Points at the
rates set out in the International Short Haul
Flight Upgrades table available on the Velocity we
Flight Upgrades table available on the Velocity website.