Originally Posted by
ISPNYC
I have a flight credit if just over $1,000 that will expire in a few months. I’m looking for some advice on how to get the best value out of it in terms of miles earned.
Do I book a first class or coach ticket somewhere? Do I pick the furthest destination possible? Any other suggestions? It appears I can only use the credit for myself which is a bummer as otherwise it would be a lot easier to plan something.
I am based in New York City (JFK/LGA) and am willing to fly up and back to anywhere domestic and international just to use this up.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions as I am confused by all the new mileage earning rules.
If you don't have an immediate need to travel, you can book a cheap flight from anywhere to anywhere (you won't actually fly the flight) and purchase with the flight credit. The residual value will be issued as a trip credit with a 1 year expiration date from time of ticket purchase, and the trip credit can be used by anyone.
I did this a few months ago, bought a cheap $54 one way flight PHX-LAS with a flight credit of $880, and the residual value was issued as a trip credit. I now have 1 year to use the new trip credit.