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Hargen on 23/08/2018 - 07:43 buymiles.mileageplus.com (271 clicks)
Last edited 26/08/2018 - 20:14 by 2 other users

United just released a deal where you get up to 100% when you buy miles, making effective cost of per mile 1.85 USD (including tax) or 2.5 AUD. This is their largest ever promotion

What does united miles you get you:

180k for Europe return on business class
160k for US return on business
110k for Asia return on business

Taxes are minimal on United with no fuel surcharge, making it the best airline to redeeming award flights. E.g. $300 for flights to Europe and US.

Redemption chart as per below

https://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps/mileageplus/awards/tra…

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  • ufoninja on 23/08/2018 - 07:46
    +1

    I’ve flown quite a bit with United and they are consistently mediocre. And $68000 for a business class flight to Europe is not a bargain.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2018 - 08:05
      +2

      Not sure where your maths is - 2.5c per point.

      Eg 100k points = $2500

      • nexus4 on 23/08/2018 - 08:53
        +2

        The post states that it's 2.5AUD per point.

        • jayel on 23/08/2018 - 14:10

          Despite what the posts states it is 2.5cents (AUD$0.025) per mile.

          a quick calc based on his figures (180k miles x $0.025) it would be $4500AUD return in business.

    • RandomNinja on 23/08/2018 - 08:17

      Agree, they're cheaper than similar carriers for flights to/from US, but you get what you pay for.

    • power71 on 23/08/2018 - 08:20
      +1

      Sixty Eight Thousand dollars?? Too many zeros there I think!

    • jayel on 23/08/2018 - 14:11
      +1

      You dont actually fly United with these, you can use them for Singapore, Lufthansa, Air NZ any many other star alliance airlines.

  • sydboy007 on 23/08/2018 - 07:52

    United isn't really worth it any more with the falling AUD

    to get 100K points costs $1881 USD or $2560 AUD for a return asia flight. You can get J class flights to asia cheaper than that on QF and SQ

    Could be an OK if you're travelling to Japan as J fares are more around the 4K mark.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/08/2018 - 08:07

    I can’t find 170k redemption for Europe - they’re all 180k.

    Which destination ends up 170k ?

  • Hargen on 23/08/2018 - 08:07
    +1

    Europe works out to be $4250 plus tax of $300 so $4500. The value is in getting on partner airline like Thai or Asiana (Singapore if you are lucky)

    I dont think I have ever seen QF or SQ for less than $2500 in J to aisa?

  • Hargen on 23/08/2018 - 08:08

    My bad Europe is 180k return

  • devpress on 23/08/2018 - 08:33
    +1

    Shouldn't the numbers in the OP be:

    • 1.85 US cents or 0.0185 USD
    • 2.5 AU cents or 0.025 AUD
  • donbot on 23/08/2018 - 08:35

    Note that Singapore Airlines dont open up 777-300/A380 flights to/from Australia to United for redemption. You'll get the 777-200/A330, which in business is a subpar product IMHO.

  • billy bass on 23/08/2018 - 08:36
    +6

    the disembarking process is unusual. first they smash your head against the arm rest and then drag you down the aisle.

    • t25 on 23/08/2018 - 09:13
      +2

      And that’s before you get to your destination

    • lgacb08 on 23/08/2018 - 09:18

      But their staff will roll the dice before choosing so you might not be that lucky to be picked

  • nightelves on 23/08/2018 - 09:00
    +2

    Alaska Airlines charges only 60k each way from here to USA in business on Cathay Pacific, a much better redemption than United.

  • gimjam on 23/08/2018 - 10:02

    I just want to check this is correct - it is 160k for US return on business - you can buy a maximum of 75,000 miles + 75,000 bonus miles = 150,000
    10K short to get a US return on business
    Are there other ways to get 10,000 miles?

    • tsu-chan on 23/08/2018 - 11:12

      Transfer from amex->spg?

      • petestrash on 23/08/2018 - 13:46

        Does that still work with the marriott takeover?

        • nightelves on 23/08/2018 - 13:55
          +1

          Yes still does but the transfer rate is pretty crappy at 3:2

  • Gaz1 on 23/08/2018 - 17:15

    Just make sure you don't take your guitar:
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YGc4zOqozo

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