Originally Posted by
Wonchie
Hi,
I am planning a family trip next year to Asia and I am curious if buying miles is a good way or is there a another method. I am hoping to get enough points to fly business class. Also when is the best time to buy these points. Any advice is appreciated.
Buying EVA miles is only sensible when during promo and only for up to 17K (1/2 of the miles needed to upgrade from PE class to biz class) each way if you don't have enough Citi thank you points or Capital One points to transfer. Buying 17K miles was about $500 U.S.