I know this has probably been discussed before but I couldn't find the thread. I want to travel phx-lhr in mid to late february. I clicked on the "one pass reward upgrade" during my search and I found some availaiblity. This is what it summarizes:

Review Trip Itinerary Taxes/Fees
Fuel Surcharge $412.00
U.S. Federal Transportation Tax $16.30
September 11th Security Fee $7.50
U.S. Passenger Facility Charge $10.50
U.S. APHIS User Fee $5.00
U.S. Immigration User Fee $7.00
U.S. Customs User Fee $5.50
U.K. Air Passenger Duty $93.00
U.K. Passenger Service Charge $47.50
U.S. Federal Transportation Tax $16.30

Certain taxes/fees list above are included in the originally quoted price.


1 Adults (age 18 to 64) $635.00

1 Upgrade Reward(s) 40,000 Miles

Additional Taxes/Fees $208.60

Reward Upgrade Service Fee $1,100.00

Airport Passenger Duty $61.00

Total Price 40,000 Miles and $2,004.60


How do I redeem SWU's so I can avoid the $1100 and 40K miles?

Thanks in advance.