Decisions.......
 

In June of 2020, we were supposed to take our entire famiy (15) to Israel to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Covid canceled it, rescheduled for last June and, of course, that got canceled too. Now looking to book June 2022. Kids all flying on El Al and already paid for last year.

We have traveled the world in style thanks to points and miles but the game has gotten harder and harder. Good luck finding saver fares across the Atlantic. I am now choosing between paying 180,000 each for me and my wife on United in Business or 70,000 each on BA through Alaska. In the past, I would NEVER have paid full freight for those seats but with the way things have changed, I'm not sure what I'm holding on to those United miles for.

Any thoughts? Thanks

Take what you can get. Award flights are not going to get more lucrative or plentiful. Whether either flight operates is of course a different thing.

Be aware that BA charges big fees (IIRC $100+ each way TATL) to pick seats in advance in business class, except for their own elites. This could be a problem if you want to sit together. Also, check out their seating configurations (there are backward facing seats) and other details before booking. There can also be high fees on BA award tickets.