MileMath

British Airways /

500,000 Miles

Oneworld 1.50¢ per mile ≈ $7,500.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$7,500.00

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

9,000.00 USD value

American Airlines

Oneworld

Value: 1.65¢ per mile

8,250.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for travel to Europe from the U.S. during the low season (mid-January to mid-March) to secure the best availability, especially on routes like New York (JFK) to London (LHR).

Sweet Spot

You can fly from London to New York for 50,000 Avios one-way, which typically costs around $600 in cash, offering exceptional value.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) and then onward to Madrid (MAD) with a return from Madrid to New York via London, which costs only 40,000 Avios instead of 60,000 Avios for a direct JFK-MAD round-trip, saving you 20,000 miles.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with British Airways on transatlantic routes, as they often impose high fuel surcharges that can reach up to $1,000 per round trip when redeeming miles for flights.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

416,667 miles (-83,333 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Spirit

750,000 miles (+250,000 miles)

American Airlines

Oneworld

454,545 miles (-45,455 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value