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Dec 31, 2015 | 9:38 am

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Originally Posted by hockeyinsider

I know some people have to be in business-class, but I don't think business-class from JFK-CDG -- it's such a short flight -- is worth expending the miles (let alone the cash!), unless it's a super-low, saver-level redemption. If it was me, I'd start no further east than Chicago to ensure I received my money's worth.

Also, didn't Delta do away with around-the-world awards?

I was thinking of a RTW ticket paid with money. If you need to go to both Europe and Asia (or Australia) on the same trip, this can save a lot of money if you can make your itinerary conform to RTW rules.

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