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Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$2,800.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book your award flights to Europe from the East Coast (e.g., New York to London) during the last week of January to secure the best availability for travel in the spring, especially for dates in March and early April.
Sweet Spot
You can fly round-trip in Upper Class from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) for 200,000 Virgin Atlantic miles, which typically costs around $4,500 in cash.
Routing Trick
You can fly from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) and then use a companion ticket to travel from London to Johannesburg (JNB) via a stopover in Cape Town (CPT), saving approximately 10,000 miles compared to booking the New York to Johannesburg route directly, which typically costs 210,000 miles.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on domestic routes, as they charge up to $65 for carry-on bags and $45 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your overall travel costs.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld155,556 miles (-44,444 miles)
Spirit
280,000 miles (+80,000 miles)
Frontier
254,545 miles (+54,545 miles)