Originally Posted by
Bret Vreeland
I'm glad I found this thread. Asking for some advice from all you seasoned pros, as I only fly domestically. I'm trying to determine best way to fly to LHR from SEA in end of Jan 2019. There are great fares right now for Y class. IcelandAir is $350 or BA is $500. I won't get miles with IA, but will get minimal (25%?) with BA. I've never flown either. Opinions if you were in my position.
The miles are unlikely to be worth $150 so the question is (assuming BA the price is for the direct BA SEA-LHR) whether an extra $150 is worth it for you for a direct flight. That's probably going to be the main thing.