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Value Breakdown
Dollar Value
$980.00
Based on average redemption value of 1.40¢ per mile
Smart Recommendations
Best Time to Book
Book award flights for travel to London from the East Coast of the U.S. (such as New York or Boston) in late January to early February, as this is generally a low-demand period post-holidays, increasing availability for premium cabin awards.
Sweet Spot
You can fly round-trip in Upper Class from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) for 70,000 Virgin Atlantic Flying Club miles, which typically costs around $2,500 in cash.
Routing Trick
You can book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to London (LHR) and then onward to Johannesburg (JNB) for 70,000 miles, instead of booking a round-trip to Johannesburg directly, which would typically require 80,000 miles, saving you 10,000 miles.
Avoid These Fees
Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines on routes to Las Vegas, where the total fees can reach up to $110 for a carry-on bag, seat selection, and other add-ons.
Alternative Airlines
Alaska
Oneworld54,444 miles (-15,556 miles)
Spirit
98,000 miles (+28,000 miles)
Frontier
89,091 miles (+19,091 miles)