RT Fuel Surcharge Greater than Sum of OWs
Jul 25, 2017, 11:32 am
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RT Fuel Surcharge Greater than Sum of OWs
I am looking at using Avios for a RT from NY to FCO, off peak. The total fuel surcharge for a RT is about $1,150, while the outbound is $560 and the inbound is $360, for a total of $920, still exorbitant but not a bad deal with the 40% bonus. (All $ amounts approximate.)
What am I doing wrong? Should I just book two OW tickets? I am new to using Avios.
What am I doing wrong? Should I just book two OW tickets? I am new to using Avios.
Jul 25, 2017, 11:41 am
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I am looking at using Avios for a RT from NY to FCO, off peak. The total fuel surcharge for a RT is about $1,150, while the outbound is $560 and the inbound is $360, for a total of $920, still exorbitant but not a bad deal with the 40% bonus. (All $ amounts approximate.)
What am I doing wrong? Should I just book two OW tickets? I am new to using Avios.
What am I doing wrong? Should I just book two OW tickets? I am new to using Avios.
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Jul 25, 2017, 12:24 pm
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I am looking at using Avios for a RT from NY to FCO, off peak. The total fuel surcharge for a RT is about $1,150, while the outbound is $560 and the inbound is $360, for a total of $920, still exorbitant but not a bad deal with the 40% bonus. (All $ amounts approximate.)
What am I doing wrong? Should I just book two OW tickets? I am new to using Avios.
What am I doing wrong? Should I just book two OW tickets? I am new to using Avios.
If you can find award space on IB, you could simply convert your Amex MR points to Iberia Plus Avios, with the same 40% transfer bonus; there will be some surcharges on an Iberia Plus redemption for travel on Iberia metal, but they are modest compared to what BA would charge.
Jul 25, 2017, 1:52 pm
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A little OT, but have you checked availability on AB or IB from JFK to FCO? You can redeem BA Avios on AB with no surcharges -- although you'd be charged more Avios, since partner redemptions are always charged at the "peak" rate.
If you can find award space on IB, you could simply convert your Amex MR points to Iberia Plus Avios, with the same 40% transfer bonus; there will be some surcharges on an Iberia Plus redemption for travel on Iberia metal, but they are modest compared to what BA would charge.
If you can find award space on IB, you could simply convert your Amex MR points to Iberia Plus Avios, with the same 40% transfer bonus; there will be some surcharges on an Iberia Plus redemption for travel on Iberia metal, but they are modest compared to what BA would charge.
Jul 25, 2017, 3:11 pm
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Edited to add: It is also easy to search for AB and IB reward seats on aa.com -- no log-in is required.
Good luck!
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Jul 26, 2017, 1:49 am
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It's usually best to book redemption flights as two one-ways, because you will often find cheaper fees, and it gives you more flexibility. The only downside is having to pay the cancellation fee twice if you cancel the whole trip.
The exception to this being if you're using a 2-4-1 voucher of course.
The exception to this being if you're using a 2-4-1 voucher of course.