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Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$3,900.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.30¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book Emirates award flights for travel to Europe in the months of January or February, especially routes like Dubai to London or Paris, as availability tends to be higher during this low travel season.
Sweet Spot
You can fly round-trip from the U.S. to Maldives for 300,000 Emirates Skywards miles in business class, which typically costs around $5,000 in cash.
Routing Trick
You can book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Bangkok (BKK) via Dubai (DXB) for 300,000 miles instead of the usual 360,000 miles it would cost for a direct flight from JFK to BKK, saving 60,000 miles while enjoying an extra stop in Dubai.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid booking flights on Spirit Airlines, as they can charge up to $65 for a carry-on bag and $55 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld216,667 miles (-83,333 miles)
Spirit
390,000 miles (+90,000 miles)
Avianca
Star Alliance229,412 miles (-70,588 miles)