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Old Sep 16, 2012 | 1:32 pm
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Originally Posted by run44
I'm living in Ireland, planning a couple of months travel for next year. After that, i won't be flying very regularly but will have occasional trip Europe-us and intra-Europe. Can anyone offer insight as to whether I'm better of using alaska for miles Collection/future awards or would delta suit my situation better?

Thanks all
If you redeem Delta miles intra-Europe, you will pay fuel surcharges equivalent to those charged by the operating carrier - Flying Blue's surcharges for AF/KL travel for example.

If you redeem Europe-US-Europe, you will pay fuel surcharges.

If you can start your award travel routines in the U.S. and ticket U.S.-Europe-U.S. you will avoid fuel surcharges even on AF/KL/AZ flights.
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