blasky

Hi All,

I got a targeted email to buy lifemiles with up to a 150% bonus, if i purchase by Oct 2 (tomorrow).

Currently in Europe and contemplating purchasing enough miles for a OW biz class ticket to the US, instead of using up my limited United miles. Total price would be $924 for 64,000 Lifemiles, which to me seems like a decent deal for a OW biz class tix.

I dont have an exact return departure date or city yet. So i would be buying in advance for use sometime in the near future (Oct/Nov) on a Star Aliance partner.

Another option I am thinking is to buy 60% of the miles now at $561, and then doing a miles+purchase ticket for the 40% balance once I knkw my itinerary. I am not sure the rate they charge for points in this situation though. And I am not sure if its possible to do a miles+pay ticket if I bought the initial miles to begin with.

Thanks so much in advance. Any advice is appreciated.

Blasky