Has miles redemption become really expensive? Have around 150k miles but cant even redeem a single round trip ticket on singapore airlines, they are asking for atleast 170k for a basic premium economy. Used to be able to do round trip for under 100k miles less than two years ago. Have amex plat and CSR combo but feel like miles are never enough. Thinking of just churning a new card just to buy flight tickets in cash, any suggestions?

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Singapore raised their saver rates this year. But you can frequently find their fares via Aeroplan for less. Biz is 60k on Aeroplan still. They just released their December escapes and the JFK<->FRA fifth freedom route is at the promo rate for Econ + biz

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You can def book a round trip in economy with those miles. I just booked business class from IAD - ZRH one way for 75k miles - for two people! Try using seats.aero or point.me for your searches. Feel free to DM I have accounts with both.

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Short answer: yes

Yes, mile redemption inflation is real.

Yes. Those miles ain’t earning interest.

Just takes some research. I just did nyc to Frankfurt to vienna to Amman to cairo to geneva to nyc, all business class, for 160k points. Thepointsguy is super helpful finding the right transfer partners

That’s some solid return & also a great sounding trip. What metal if you don’t mind me asking?

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