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Old Sep 26, 2016, 9:04 am
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What to do with 115k miles
Hi guys and girls,

I have 115k Skywards miles in the account and I just want to use them up any ideas what is best to use them on?

what is the shortest flight Emirates do? could I redeem a business class seat or put them towards a flight for me and the Mrs to go somewhere?

really appreciate any advice or ideas.

thank you...
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Old Sep 26, 2016, 9:39 am
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Originally Posted by Padmeister
Hi guys and girls,

I have 115k Skywards miles in the account and I just want to use them up any ideas what is best to use them on?

what is the shortest flight Emirates do? could I redeem a business class seat or put them towards a flight for me and the Mrs to go somewhere?

really appreciate any advice or ideas.

thank you...
Shortest flight EK does, probably DXB-DOH or DXB-KWI. However best value for miles is to use them towards an upgrade. Buy Economy Flex or Flex Plus (if the price difference isn't too significant) and upgrade. Check upgrade availability first and see how many miles you need for a given route on the Skywards calculator.
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Old Sep 26, 2016, 12:12 pm
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You can get an F class return UK-DXB for 135k points plus taxes. An F-J would be 112.5k points. A J return would be 90k points. All depending on saver availability.
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Old Sep 26, 2016, 2:23 pm
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Originally Posted by DYKWIA
You can get an F class return UK-DXB for 135k points plus taxes. An F-J would be 112.5k points. A J return would be 90k points. All depending on saver availability.
thanks DYKWIA,

I wish I had 180k miles a J class return for me and the Mrs would be perfect
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Old Sep 27, 2016, 6:52 am
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If youre based in the UK you can redeem miles on EasyJet too.
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Old Sep 27, 2016, 7:57 am
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Originally Posted by marconess
If youre based in the UK you can redeem miles on EasyJet too.
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actually that is a good point can they be redeemed on Qantas?
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Old Sep 27, 2016, 12:31 pm
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actually that is a good point can they be redeemed on Qantas?
Yes.

http://www.emirates.com/uk/english/s...es/qantas.aspx
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Old Sep 28, 2016, 12:58 am
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Originally Posted by ft101
Thanks for this I will have a look at what options I have with qantas.
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