Best way to use my points to Spain / Vegas from NYC?
Mar 13, 2015, 1:40 pm
#1
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Join Date: May 2013
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Posts: 685
Best way to use my points to Spain / Vegas from NYC?
Given my point balances below, can anyone please advise on the best use of my miles for the following itinerary: NYC - Spain (Ibiza) - Las Vegas - NYC
This trip would be in June.
Thank You!
Chase UR: 206,000
US Airways: 41,889
Citi ThankYou: 99,000
American Airlines: 124,000
BA Avios: 190,000
United Mileage Plus: 65,369
This trip would be in June.
Thank You!
Chase UR: 206,000
US Airways: 41,889
Citi ThankYou: 99,000
American Airlines: 124,000
BA Avios: 190,000
United Mileage Plus: 65,369
Mar 13, 2015, 3:29 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Platinum Pro (LT Gold), Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium, National Exec,Hyatt,Melia, BA Exec, Iberia+
Posts: 527
A lot depends on availability of mileage awards, and at what level (eg Milesaaver or Aanytime with American). I will say the BA Avios ones are tricky if you fly through London due to ridiculous mileage surcharges. IMHO avoid using those or you'll add on a few hundred dollars.
Mar 15, 2015, 8:29 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: Hyatt Dia, Marriott Plat, AA Plat, United Sil, Delta, Hertz PC, National ExecEl
Posts: 26
Can't remember if it's possible, but try moving those Avios from BA to Iberia and then booking award ticket from NYC to Madrid - (If I remember right, should cost about 40k miles and maybe $200 in fees for economy).
and then using Iberia, try for Madrid to Ibiza? Again, all this if there isn't an nyc <-> ibiza direct.
American is probably your next best bet, considering the routes.
and then using Iberia, try for Madrid to Ibiza? Again, all this if there isn't an nyc <-> ibiza direct.
American is probably your next best bet, considering the routes.
Mar 16, 2015, 6:31 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: AA Platinum Pro (LT Gold), Marriott Bonvoy LT Titanium, National Exec,Hyatt,Melia, BA Exec, Iberia+
Posts: 527
You can book as one ticket on American/Iberia/BA with codeshare. I imagine you can on other airlines, but I haven't tried. To get it on American/Iberia without London surcharges, you'll most likely need to call for an agent's help. I did this last summer for Mallorca and it worked. I used miles, and my total fees were less than $100.
Mar 18, 2015, 8:24 am
#5
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You can book as one ticket on American/Iberia/BA with codeshare. I imagine you can on other airlines, but I haven't tried. To get it on American/Iberia without London surcharges, you'll most likely need to call for an agent's help. I did this last summer for Mallorca and it worked. I used miles, and my total fees were less than $100.