MileMath

British Airways /

40,000 Miles

Oneworld 1.50¢ per mile ≈ $600.00 value

Calculate Value

Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$600.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.50¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Oneworld Average: 1.73¢ per mile

-13.0% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Alaska Airlines

Oneworld

Value: 1.80¢ per mile

720.00 USD value

American Airlines

Oneworld

Value: 1.65¢ per mile

660.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. during the off-peak months of January and February, specifically targeting routes like New York (JFK) to London (LHR) for optimal availability and lower mileage requirements.

Sweet Spot

You can fly from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) for just 40,000 Avios, which typically costs around $700 in cash.

Routing Trick

You can fly from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) to Barcelona (BCN) to Madrid (MAD) for just 40,000 miles instead of 50,000 miles if you book it as a multi-city itinerary instead of a round-trip.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with British Airways on transatlantic routes, as they often impose high surcharges; for example, a one-way flight from New York to London can incur fees of around $700 in addition to using your miles.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

33,333 miles (-6,667 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Spirit

60,000 miles (+20,000 miles)

Frontier

54,545 miles (+14,545 miles)