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Old May 15, 2012 | 9:07 pm
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Originally Posted by aznbrik
..I just learned that it would cost over $750 in taxes and surcharges to redeem the points so now I'm having second thoughts when the cost of the flight is only $1450!
Yes. Travel in coach is only ever worth it when prices are sky high, the route is monopolized, or are flying from Australia. Otherwise, C and F offer much, much, much better value.
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