Quickest way to a RTW ticket and its valuation
Apr 3, 2012 | 3:35 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 117
Quickest way to a RTW ticket and its valuation
So I've finally set a goal for all my miles hoarding activities. I'd like to be able to redeem a RTW ticket in economy within the next few months (let's say 3-4).
Here's my current balance in FF programs:
United: 165K
Delta: 103K
American: 49K
The question here is do I use all of my United miles to redeem one or do I try to find additional offers on Delta to reach the 180K sky peso threshold necessary for the ticket.
Like probably everyone else on here I value my United miles much more than Sky pesos thus I'd prefer to use my United miles in some other way.
However, I'm not sure what other opportunities are out there for Delta. I already have the Skymiles Amex card (30K signup bonus) and plan on applying for the business card (currently my offer is 35k on that after $500 spend). I've already done the Fidelity signup bonus on both Delta and United.
I can't find any information on the OneWorld RTW mileage requirement but I don't really see myself being able to reach that by then (at best I'll be able to get another 50K or so I'm guessing).
Ideas? Any helpful advice is appreciated.
Here's my current balance in FF programs:
United: 165K
Delta: 103K
American: 49K
The question here is do I use all of my United miles to redeem one or do I try to find additional offers on Delta to reach the 180K sky peso threshold necessary for the ticket.
Like probably everyone else on here I value my United miles much more than Sky pesos thus I'd prefer to use my United miles in some other way.
However, I'm not sure what other opportunities are out there for Delta. I already have the Skymiles Amex card (30K signup bonus) and plan on applying for the business card (currently my offer is 35k on that after $500 spend). I've already done the Fidelity signup bonus on both Delta and United.
I can't find any information on the OneWorld RTW mileage requirement but I don't really see myself being able to reach that by then (at best I'll be able to get another 50K or so I'm guessing).
Ideas? Any helpful advice is appreciated.
Apr 3, 2012 | 8:44 pm
#2
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 388
If you do the 2 browser with the citi AA cards, you will get another 100k. You only need to spend 160k miles in order to fly 50k miles with 16 segments on oneworld partners. By far the best RTW value out there. However it'll be pretty tough if you plan on leaving within the next 3-4 months....
Apr 3, 2012 | 8:51 pm
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 117
If you do the 2 browser with the citi AA cards, you will get another 100k. You only need to spend 160k miles in order to fly 50k miles with 16 segments on oneworld partners. By far the best RTW value out there. However it'll be pretty tough if you plan on leaving within the next 3-4 months....
I was planning on signing up for the business one but that would still only net 50k on AA.
Last edited by loverofpeace; Apr 3, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Apr 3, 2012 | 9:03 pm
#5
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 388
Yeah unfortunately I think I'm ineligible for that one since I unknowingly (and stupidly) signed up for a 30k after $750 spend AA card about a month and a half ago. Not sure if it's worth a try applying for the AMEX version of the card?
I was planning on signing up for the business one but that would still only net 50k on AA.
I was planning on signing up for the business one but that would still only net 50k on AA.
Apr 4, 2012 | 3:41 am
#6
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: London, UK & Irvine, CA
Programs: BA Gold, SPG Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 138
Slightly off-topic, but are the RTW award tickets the same for these three airlines?
Delta
miles required: 180K economy / 280K business
ticket: maximum of 6 stops, max of 3 stops per continent, no backtracking
United
Miles required: 180K economy / 260K business / 350K first (if available)
ticket: I can't find this
American
Does American.offer a RTW ticket you can book with miles? I can't find it on their website
Delta
miles required: 180K economy / 280K business
ticket: maximum of 6 stops, max of 3 stops per continent, no backtracking
United
Miles required: 180K economy / 260K business / 350K first (if available)
ticket: I can't find this
American
Does American.offer a RTW ticket you can book with miles? I can't find it on their website
Apr 4, 2012 | 10:03 am
#7
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 388
Slightly off-topic, but are the RTW award tickets the same for these three airlines?
Delta
miles required: 180K economy / 280K business
ticket: maximum of 6 stops, max of 3 stops per continent, no backtracking
United
Miles required: 180K economy / 260K business / 350K first (if available)
ticket: I can't find this
Max of 16 segments, 5 stops
American
Does American.offer a RTW ticket you can book with miles? I can't find it on their website
This Thread will give you all the info you need on AA RTW tickets
Miles required:
ticket: Max 16 segments & stopovers
AA RTW tickets are by far the best value. Basically, they're distance based and are limited to 16 segments. However, you can have a stopover at all 16 segments if you'd like. There are a few other restrictions & rules noted in the other thread.
Delta
miles required: 180K economy / 280K business
ticket: maximum of 6 stops, max of 3 stops per continent, no backtracking
United
Miles required: 180K economy / 260K business / 350K first (if available)
ticket: I can't find this
Max of 16 segments, 5 stops
American
Does American.offer a RTW ticket you can book with miles? I can't find it on their website
This Thread will give you all the info you need on AA RTW tickets
Miles required:
ticket: Max 16 segments & stopovers
AA RTW tickets are by far the best value. Basically, they're distance based and are limited to 16 segments. However, you can have a stopover at all 16 segments if you'd like. There are a few other restrictions & rules noted in the other thread.