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Is this a good redemption of miles?

by Ben Schlappig Guest December 4, 2018, 4:43 pm

Is this a good redemption of miles?

Anonymous Guest
December 4, 2018, 4:43 pm

Hello Travel Gurus

I am trying to plan a LHR – BLR trip with miles . I have been trying to optimize my miles from different sources strategy and this is what i have landed ( i am pretty sure i need to book this by tonight)

One way, 2 Passengers :

LHR –> BOM : Jet Airways Business (D) 130,000 Sky miles + 520$ Fees

One way, 2 Passengers :

DEL–> LHR : Virgin Atlantic , Upper Class 75,000 Miles ( will be transferring from MR) + 495$ Fees

Is this a good use of my miles. I will be booking inter India travel by cash. I cannot avoid the fees because UK!

Thanks in advance
rickyw Community Ambassador
December 5, 2018, 5:35 pm

That’s a lot of points, considering when I picked random dates you can just book a paid business class seat for $1,800 with a quick connection in Paris/Amsterdam, or $2,200 for nonstop.

I’d probably find a way to pay cash, unless you have a substantial points balance and would rather not have the extra cash outlay…