I'm flying from JFK to BLR (India) and I have 400k points. A friend suggested that I book a business class ticket with all my points. Would you suggest doing that? If yes, which of these options would you go about?

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I'd look at all of those, price out each option and then decide. However, Air India is by far the worst carrier of the four listed. Qatar is best, followed very closely by Emirates, and then closely by Etihad.

Personally, I'd rather have multiple economy flight redemption than one business class redemption, so consider your other travel wants and needs too.

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I think that’s relatively obvious lol.
It’s not about “not caring for business class travel” of course given no constraints everyone would pick business over economy. M1 is optimizing for more trips vs one upgraded trip.

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Look up the flight on point.me and it will tell you the best option for points

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Thanks for the recommendation! Will check it out.

Air India now has a brand new plane flying out of JFK and business class is worth it

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They’re in the process of a rebrand. A350 is playing a role in that.

Aeroplan typically prices the route at 87.5k points for J

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