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Million Mile Secrets
But if $1300 as taxes and fees seem high and you want to save the cash, then you may be better off redeeming on partner airlines which don't charge the fuel surcharge. That would be LAN for South America and Cathay Pacific for Far East.
Cathay's YQ is getting pretty hefty as well, though not as bad as BA. About $450 RT for a recent quote I received from the US to Cambodia.