Redeeming points for the first time. I have ~100K AA miles. When does it make sense for me to spend points on a flight v cash?
For context, I'm thinking of a flight to South America early next year

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

OP, go to the AA site and search for the flights you want but make sure to check "Book using Miles" when searching - once you pick all the days, times, airports, etc. it'll give you the total number of round-trip miles

Take this number of miles and multiply it by your valuation (somewhere around .013). This will give you the "value" of the ticket

An easy way to then compare is go to Google Flights and find the lowest cost flight that meets your criteria (same airports, around the same time frame, same days, etc.) and this is a good comparison cost

If you can book the flight directly through the airline for cheaper than what your miles are worth, do it.

Also remember that miles lose their value over time - you shouldn't hold 100k miles for 10 years hoping the perfect deal comes along

like

They are worth about 1.3-1.4 cents per point. So do thr math. Points Guy's monthly valuations are best ones

like

@Op just search for flights on AA’s site and select redeem miles and you will see your options

like

I only spend points on saver fares (not sure what those are called with AA). Makes the most sense to me

MilesAAver? How can I find the exact number of points it'll cost me to book a certain flight?

@S&1, that was perfect advice. Thank you so much.

FYI. Typically use mine for INTL trips. Taxes are higher but with connections redemptions are valued at a higher rate.

Related Posts

Can you get back Virgin Atlantic miles spent on booking a reward delta international flight if you cancel the flight due to coronavirus?

like

I am thinking about traveling to faraway places with a group called Explorer Chicks of San Francisco. Have you had any experience with something similar???????

like

How do you keep all of your notes-to-self organized? Not actual work product or drafts, but the kinds of things you jot down in meetings or as you’re working (e.g., “client prefers DE choice of law over NY” or “x agreement is best example of negotiated MSA”). I’m using OneNote, but I’m curious how others do it.

Bonus points if you have ADHD and you use this type of thing as a lifeline 🙃

like

Anyone know of any freelance data gigs? Or places to find some?

Know a few folks from Marriott and IHG who got furloughed. :(

like

Does leaving your firm 2 months before your clerkship starts in order to travel raise red flags? This is assuming you want to come back to the same firm post clerkship.

like

Just got married in March, looking for places within US to travel in 3-4 chunks. Any recommendations?

like

What advice would you give to someone who's traveling internationally for the first time?

2 weeks in an my night and points are all fucked up.. come on Accenture get your data migration workstream together

likefunny

How do you move up the chain as a CRA? From 75% traveling to 100% remote role or maybe 20% travel. Any suggestion on remote roles in clinical research where CRA experience is appreciated?

My partner and I are thinking about giving up the renter life and DIY-ing a van to live in. Anyone have any experience? Thinking we would travel up the PCH for a year before we decide what to do next. Would love to get some feedback!!!

like

Anyone hookup while traveling? I travel quite often and it’s tough to date seriously.

Any recommendations on best travel sites to book a blue grotto tour and/or lake Capri boat tour??

Up by 11 points and he has J. Howard and I have Burton tomorrow night 🤞

like

Hey ladies! I have an interview Monday for a recruiter position for a travel nurse company. Any tips for the interview or even the position once I get it?

like

My company is looking for a way to coordinate travel plans so that one person isn't arriving at one of our international offices one week and then someone else goes to the same office the following week.
Interested to hear how others coordinate travel in this way that would allow people to plan their trips together. Do you use any software, app, shared document?

like

Is onboarding at wipro virtual or do we need to travel to office on first day

like

Have a blessed day all. Last night my pet passed away, I put him up in a hotel/boarding at the adoption center. Since California is a hotspot for COVID-19, I flew back to my parents house (lower

like

Do you fly out to family for the holidays or do they come to you? We're hosting Christmas for the first time and having the entire family come to town for it. What are some can't miss holiday events in the city? Ideally accessible because my father is in a wheelchair.

like

United Global Services - what is required to get it?

like

More Posts

Just started on a new team. It’s the 3rd week here and I’m trying to get rid of this feeling that I should be doing something…? As lame as this sounds, I want to dive into actual work. How do I share this with my lead?

like
like

What is the salary as per market for 5. 5 years testing experience including funtinal and 3 years automation experience?

like

What are the Associate Creative/Design Director salaries in the tech world (SAAS companies)?

I need advice. A student at my worksite came to school with a gun. He’s a SPED kid, and administration did not inform anyone. I had to help the teacher and instructional aide deal with the incident. I told the AP that we needed to do more. I was ignored. I fear for the safety of teachers and students. What can I do, when union reps got involved and administrators did nothing.

like

26 years old. Thinking about doing Grad school in 2 years. I have been doing Roth 401k. Should I keep on doing that or switch to Trad 401k? Info on this is so mixed :(

like

😞 feeling dejected. Soooo many interview rounds. Connecting so well. And once again, no go. At least I knew not to tell anyone this time so I can fail in private

like

I could not find a relevant Bowl to post this question. Does anyone know of any hiring for UX researcher roles? I will soon be a PhD grad in psychology. :)

like

Anyone working for an Australian client and follows Australia timings ??

like

Starting to research areas I want to be in and I am wondering if anyone has insight into the culture of different markets: NYC, DC, Charlotte, Raleigh, and Philly. Barred in NY, NJ & PA, family in NC.

like

Story for most of us

Post Photo
likefunny

I started dating this guy some months before covid struck.. he was literally crazy about me. He even stayed in Hyderabad for months just so that we could meet once before he went on to stay with his family. After that it had been a real roller coaster. He pampered me a lot before and now he hardly talks. We both have switched to different companies (earlier were in the same) and now he works 6 days a week. Sleeps or Vists his relatives or works on Sundays. Sometimes I feel he no longer loves me.

like

Does anyone know anything about starseeds? Are any of you starseeds? I’m trying to understand and learn which planet I might be seeding from.

like

TECH STACK - SAP BASIS
YOE - 10.8
CURRENT CTC - 27

Cleared interview with HCL. How much can I get, I'm expecting above 35LPA. Is HCL GOOD FOR SAP BASIS profile?

like

Which island to stay on in Hawaii if looking for a mix of exploration/culture/relaxation? And would you recommend air bnb or hotel? (Not a member of any loyalty programs)

like

Hello,

I have a quick question here. Could anyone tel me how is the work culture at Deloitte India ? I have been offered a role there and I have an schedule interview next week.. i wanted to check here before I went ahead with the interview.
How is the work life balance , hike , appraisal, compensation ?


TIA

like

What is the expected compansation range for Level 7 (Account Head) in Google India

likehelpful

Guys, anyone knows when offices are opening again?

like

Why does nobody ever post in here…? There’s no info on anything about working in Canada. Everyone is posting about compensation and stuff in the US bowls. Are people in Canada similarly expecting 30-40% raises in assurance?

ITC infotech or Persistent systems limited? Experience : 7years

ITC : 21 lakhs (1.5 variable)
Persistent: 24 lakhs ( 2.5 variable)

What about onsite opportunities, career growth,hike,job security and other benefits.

ITC Infotech Persistent Systems Limited Persistent

like

Additional Posts in All things points

There used to be an excel with discount codes for various hotels and car rentals for each corporate. I used to have it but can’t find. Can anyone share a link? Thanks!

like

Anyone manage to get targeted for the amex plat 100k SUB?

like

Where I Can I actually even use my SWU’s to? Flying from ORD, have a trip to Croatia planned, don’t have any other big int’l trips planned

like

Does Hilton match titanium level status from Marriot?

like

Can you get back Virgin Atlantic miles spent on booking a reward delta international flight if you cancel the flight due to coronavirus?

like

United Global Services - what is required to get it?

like

Best cards in Canada for points?

like

Going to be based out of nyc soon flying to Midwest mostly. What loyalty programs are best for getting perks that benefit spouse?

like

I just started a year long assignment and the city I am in has a Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, and Sheraton. Which hotel chain should I rack up points with?

like

How many miles are appropriate for a 12 hour delay and one day missed of work as a result? This was international travel, delay wasn’t weather related.

like

Anyone willing to give Marriott points for delta miles? I know you can’t transfer delta miles cheaply but happy to book mile flights with your guidance..willing to trade at 2 Marriott points per mile.

like

Am I the only one that things Amex points are total trash? I have a butt load of them and have looked on the points guys recs and none of them look that great

like

What are some good resources for airline status match/challenge? I’m Elite on Turkish and I want to get matched to an US carrier.

What is the best car rental company for receiving most points and rewards etc. Currently with Hertz planning to switch after I use my points.

Started using Lyft. Keep on having drivers drive away from me. Is this because I probably don’t have a rating yet because I’m new to the platform? Or are Lyft drivers just unprofessional

DFW AA lounge WiFi password this month? Thanks!

like

I am not sure of the right portal for this post. Sorry. Can anyone having 6 flag season pass share details on "Bring friend free calendar" for NJ six flag. Thanks in advance.

like

I have the Chase Rapid Reward card and gave 90k points saved up on Southwest over the years but I’ve stopped flying with them (haven’t flown in general due to pandemic). Is there a way to transfer these points to another airline, or even use them on hotel bookings? Any recommendations on how I can best redeem these points?

like

Recently created an AA account, can you receive miles for a flight that was booked without an account but hasn’t been completed yet?

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Send download link to your phone

OR

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Messaging rates may apply

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal