Originally Posted by
mahasamatman
Some examples of big wins (for North American MP members) on the repositioning angle:
- W fares ex-Asia (for at least some cities) are much cheaper than W fares ex-US. If you fly to Asia a lot, book a one-way award, then book all your round-trips ex-Asia.
- RTW fares are much cheaper if you start from somewhere other than North America. Works like #1.
- Like TATL cruises? Nice way to get there or get back.
Or, outbound on UA/Star, return on AA/OW. Huge benefit if you have miles in both programs. Increases award ticket options dramatically.