30k United Miles one way to Istanbul in economy. 👍🏼👎🏼?

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Do the math. .015 per mile or $450. If the cost of the actual ticket is more than $450, no brainer. If it is less, they say you should pay cash. Either way from sfo, I doubt it would cost less than $450 so I would go for it

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BCG1 is absolutely right. 30k is the normal award price for US-EUR in Y. Whether it’s a “good deal” depends on the cash value of the ticket, or if you wouldn’t have taken the trip if you had to pay cash.

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👍

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That price is awesome. United is selling miles today at .0188 which is really good if you can get four times your money on it

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Cheap. I pay 30k Ord to Houston one way

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30K is normal economy saver fare for US-Europe. 70K is corresponding business saver fare

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SFO to Istanbul**

Assuming direct flight, I think it’s fine.

SFO LAX IST :/

Good deal

You can do much better value-wise with a larger redemption in biz or first if you play your cards right (I've managed as high as $0.076/milageplus point), but that's not a terrible deal. Certainly have seen worse.

Or just fly business for 70k

Good deal

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