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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 11:44 am
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hindukid
 
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Originally Posted by UA Fan
My main use of miles is to fly to India. Tix are approx 1,200 or more if in holiday season. Since it costs a minimum 80K to get an award, I generally value my miles at 1.5 cpm. If I can fly at less than that price by paying, i will otherwise just redeem.
What about the 15,000 miles you would earn on a paid ticket? That means you really are losing 95,000 miles for 1200. Now you are at only 1.25 cpm. IMO, It is way easier to find a $1200 ticket to India during peak periods then it is to find an available award seat.
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