For one, the annual credit card fees (usually between $ 60 and $ 85) and fees that are sometimes involved in booking tickets using air miles rewards reduce
the value of your air miles and can end up costing the cardholder more for flights or upgrades than they may have expected.
Finding the «true» cost of tickets paid for with air miles An important thing to keep in mind is that
the value of air miles is not solely determined by the actual costs of the tickets you can purchase with them.
Combined with the fact that the average
value of air miles in any rewards program increases when booking longer flights, the mobility of points within air alliances means that in booking for an international destination, you should compare not only United and British Airways with each other, but also with their air alliance partners.
Combined with the fact that the average
value of air miles in any rewards program increases when booking longer flights, the mobility of points within air alliances means that in booking for an international destination, you should compare not only United and British Airways with each other, but also with their air alliance partners.
Getting the most bang for your buck Although airline credit cards often reward one air mile per dollar of spending,
the value of an air mile varies significantly depending on what it is used for.
Not exact matches
Mileage 23,508 Warranty 3 - yr / 36, 000 -
mile basic limited warranty 5 - yr / 100, 000 -
mile powertrain 5 - yr / 100, 000 -
mile roadside assistance Scheduled Maintenance 10,759 mi: Oil change, oil filter, $ 0 21,607 mi: Oil change, oil filter, cabin
air filter replaced, tire rotation, software flash, $ 0 Warranty Repairs 21,035 mi: Replaced broken door handle, software updates, $ 0 Recalls 16,668 mi: Software updates to transmission control module, body control module, radio frequency hub, powertrain control, instrument panel cluster Out -
Of - Pocket 10,759 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak DM - V1 winter tires, $ 736.40 10,759 mi: Purchase and install Mopar roof rack and cross bars, ski carrier, rock rails, all - weather cargo mats, slush mats, emergency kit, $ 2,244.44 16,688 mi: Four - wheel alignment, $ 99.95 19,201 mi: Nail removal from front - right winter tire, $ 24.95 20,689 mi: Reinstall OEM tires, $ 100 Fuel Consumption: EPA city / highway / combined: 19/26/21 mpg Observed: 22.6 mpg Cost Per
Mile (Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.18 ($ 0.76 including depreciation) Trade - In
Value $ 21,800 * Estimate based on information from Intellichoice
Mileage 27,001 Warranty 4 - yr / 50, 000 -
mile bumper - to - bumper 6 - yr / 70, 000 -
mile powertrain 12 - yr / unlimited -
mile corrosion 6 - yr / 70, 000 -
mile roadside assistance 4 - yr / 50, 000 -
mile maintenance Scheduled Maintenance 7688 mi: $ 0.00 (oil change and tire rotation) 16,884 mi: $ 0.00 (oil change and tire rotation) 24,925 mi: $ $ 0.00 (oil change,
air filter change, and tire rotation) Warranty Repairs 4877 mi: Diagnose power - steering light 8220 mi: Diagnose rough idle 14,088 mi: Diagnose rough idle and fix off - center steering wheel 17,256 mi: Reprogram power - steering control module 20,317 mi: Reprogram power - steering control module; clean and retighten related electrical contacts Recalls None Out -
Of - Pocket 4877 mi: 4 - wheel alignment, $ 89.95 14,222 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Blizzak LM - 32 tires on aftermarket MSW wheels, $ 1,978.35 21,754 mi: Purchase, mount, and balance Bridgestone Potenza RE050A rear tires, mount front tires, $ 982.07 Observed Fuel Consumption Observed: 22 mpg Cost Per
Mile (Fuel, service, winter tires) $ 0.28 ($ 0.81 including depreciation) Trade - In
Value $ 34,475 *
Black Metallic; Black Leather Interior; 1993 (5 - Digit Private Plate Included,
Valued at GBP 1,200); 82,000
miles; Rare 5 - Speed Manual Gearbox;;
Air Conditioning / Climate Control; Electric Mirrors, Windows and Sunroof; ABS; Electric Front Seats; Green Tint Windscreen; 17» Cup 1 Alloy Wheels; Side Protective Mouldings; Bilstein Sports Suspension; Limited - Slip Differential (With Locking Ration
of 40 %); Remote Alarm and Immobiliser;; We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and high spec Porsche 928 GT.
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Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Knee airbag, Low tire pressure warning, Occupant sensing airbag, Overhead airbag, Power door mirrors, Power windows, Radio: AM / FM / SiriusXM / CD / MP3 Audio System, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Remote keyless entry, Speed control, Split folding rear seat, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Variably intermittent wipers.Odometer is 10007
miles below market average!Awards: * ALG Residual
Value AwardsReviews: * Spacious and thoughtfully designed interior; lots
of standard and optional features for the money; lengthy warranty.
* HERB CHAMBERS CERTIFIED * CLEAN CARFAX * ONE OWNER * LOW
MILES This Herb Chambers Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle has received a rigorous 34 - point inspection by our factory certified technicians, who have performed an oil filter change, installed new wipers, replaced engine
air intake filter, replaced in cabin fresh
air filter, performed four wheel computerized alignment, and professionally cleaned and detailed the interior and exterior
of this vehicle, which is a
value of $ 602.11.
* HERB CHAMBERS CERTIFIED * ONE OWNER * LOW
MILES This Herb Chambers Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle has received a rigorous 34 - point inspection by our factory certified technicians, who have performed an oil filter change, installed new wipers, replaced in cabin fresh
air filter, mount balanced TWO NEW TIRES, performed four wheel computerized alignment, performed front brake job, and professionally cleaned and detailed the interior and exterior
of this vehicle, which is a
value of $ 1,206.65.
We offer a wide selection
of credit card offers in various categories such as: Secured cards to build credit, unsecured cards for people with bad or excellent credit,
air miles and gas rewards for people who are looking for that extra
value in a credit cards features, business cards for people who are starting a business and need to establish a credit line, student credit cards with reasonable annual fees, and much more.
In choosing this card, you do sacrifice the opportunity to earn
air mile rewards on shopping; but less frequent travelers, as well as less frequent shoppers, who are looking for ways to earn cash back just by going about their daily routine will get a lot
of value out
of the OCBC 365 Credit Card.
The maximum transfer to the airline offered in this award is 50,000
miles, so it is each member's responsibility to verify with their desired airline the
value of these
miles for
air travel awards.
For instance, the average
value of a
mile spent on
air travel is $ 0.21 cents whereas the purchase
of a common electronic item like a TV can yield a much lower
value of about $ 0.0655 per
mile.
Lately I've found it difficult to get much more than 1 cent per point
of value out
of airline
miles for domestic
air travel.
The best
value you'll find for your reward
miles lies in the monthly promo awards
Air France and KLM release each month on the first
of the month for travel two months out.
Asiana Club
miles offer some
of the best
value among Star Alliance carriers on flights to Europe, particularly if you avoid fuel surcharges by flying on United or
Air Canada.
You can potentially get great
value out
of your
miles and people who travel these routes often might even want to buy US
Air miles when they go on sale.
It's not member
of SkyTeam but still partners with Delta
Air Lines, allowing you to book a round - trip ticket for just 125,000
miles in «upper class» — a
value of 2.28 CPM.
Air miles credit cards come in two flavors, airline co-branded and issuer - branded, and the per -
mile value you get at redemption will vary depending on the nature
of the
miles, as well as how you redeem them.
At first glance, this appears to be a very lucrative offer given that Marriott Hotel +
Air Packages offer exceptional
value and these promotions usually stack with the packages, but this promotion appears to specifically exclude these packages from these bonus transfers («Travel Packages: Points converted to AAdvantage
miles as part
of a Marriott Rewards / AAdvantage travel package do not qualify for this promotion.»)
We generally recommend
Air Miles cards as a better option, specifically, than point cards, because of the signup bonus and, if you fly often and look for air miles deals, you can get better value than just using points to trade in for merchandi
Air Miles cards as a better option, specifically, than point cards, because
of the signup bonus and, if you fly often and look for
air miles deals, you can get better value than just using points to trade in for merchandi
air miles deals, you can get better
value than just using points to trade in for merchandise.
To fully take advantage
of the points for better
value, redeem them for travel, specifically on
air miles to get the most
value.
To get the most
value out
of your points, it is ideal to redeem them for any sort
of air miles rather then products, gift certificates etc..
When redeeming
air travel awards, you always want to aim to get a
value of at least 1 cent per
mile in relation to the true ticket price, or you're better off paying cash.
Given that I've flown Korean
Air's first class so many times before on the 747 - 8, 777, and A380 (thanks to the great
value of converting Ultimate Rewards points into Korean
Air SkyPass
miles), I was curious to see how their business class product stacked up.
When you redeem your
miles for
air travel on Delta, in most cases you will get
value in excess
of the industry standard
of 1 cent per
mile.
The maximum transfer to the airline offered in this award is 50,000
miles, so it is each member's responsibility to verify with their desired airline the
value of these
miles for
air travel awards.
Knowing the
value of your
miles can also help you determine the rate
of return on your
Air Miles when you spend your money with various retailers.
And, although the
value of air travel has fallen significantly, those five major airlines have held the price
of reward travel at 25,000
miles, causing a weakening in the
value and buying power
of the frequent flier
miles program members earn.
To calculate the
value to you
of a business class ticket purchased using
air miles, find the cheapest coach ticket, and then add to its price however much you would be willing to pay cash for an upgrade to business class.
Since the traveler does not pay the cash
value out
of pocket for the reward points or
air miles, they are not considered a reimbursable expense.
-- New ways to use
miles: The best
value for your
miles, hands down, is a free
air ticket that would cost you thousands
of dollars if you had to buy it.