MileMath

British Airways /

70,000 Miles

Oneworld 1.50¢ per mile ≈ $1,050.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$1,050.00

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

1,260.00 USD value

American Airlines

Oneworld

Value: 1.65¢ per mile

1,155.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book award flights for peak summer travel routes, such as New York (JFK) to London (LHR), in late January to early February, when airlines often release additional award availability for the upcoming summer months.

Sweet Spot

You can fly round-trip from the U.S. to Asia, such as Los Angeles to Tokyo, for 70,000 British Airways Avios, which typically costs around $1,200 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip award from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) and then to Madrid (MAD) on British Airways, using the “open jaw” rule to return from Barcelona (BCN) to New York, saving approximately 5,000 miles compared to booking a direct round-trip to Madrid.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid booking short-haul flights with British Airways, as they often impose high fuel surcharges, which can reach up to $1,000 for a round-trip award ticket.

Alternative Airlines

Alaska

Oneworld

58,333 miles (-11,667 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Spirit

105,000 miles (+35,000 miles)

American Airlines

Oneworld

63,636 miles (-6,364 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value