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Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$1,170.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.30¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book Emirates award flights for travel to Europe during the off-peak months of November to March, particularly for routes like Dubai to London, as award availability tends to be higher during this period.
Sweet Spot
You can redeem 90,000 Emirates Skywards miles for a round-trip business class ticket from the U.S. to Maldives, which typically costs around $5,000 in cash.
Routing Trick
You can book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB) via Dubai (DXB) using Emirates' Skywards program, which typically costs 100,000 miles, thus saving 10,000 miles by routing through a partner like Flydubai for the CMB leg.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for routes to and from Las Vegas, as they often impose a carry-on bag fee of $65 and a seat selection fee starting at $10, which can significantly increase your travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld65,000 miles (-25,000 miles)
Spirit
117,000 miles (+27,000 miles)
Avianca
Star Alliance68,824 miles (-21,176 miles)