Originally Posted by
guv1976
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Book one, one-way on no-surcharge Aeroplan partners with Aeroplan, and book another one-way on the same flight with UA miles. (UA miles can be redeemed on Star Alliance carriers just as Aeroplan miles can.) You just need to check which of Aeroplan's no-surcharge partners fly to your intended destination, and hope that you can find two award seats on them.
You'll need about 35K more AA miles for two one-ways in J between North America and AA's Middle East/India zone.
I know BA charges surcharges/fuel charges, Is there a way to find surcharge free/no fuel charge award airlines? Someone maintains a list.