Originally Posted by
jamesbondc
Most likely fly out of TPA or RDU to DEL.
Then using AS miles to fly on CX probably won't work.
AA has a bonus promotion on now: 140,000 miles -- enough for a Business Class roundtrip between the U.S. and India if you can find award seats -- will cost about $2,900 after tax and processing fee.
Needless to say, you should not buy unless and until you find suitable award space. AAdvantage award reservations can be held for five days at no charge. That should be enough time to purchase the miles, and have them post to your account. But be sure to also check the cost of a cash ticket for the route and dates of travel; sometimes there are surprisingly good deals to be found for international business class travel.