I am going to need to book one way tickets for my family of 4 from London to Rome next June. I called AA to see what I could do with miles, and the mileage requirement isn't bad (10K each) but by the time you add all the BA fees, it's over $100 per ticket. It looks like EasyJet flies cheaper (out of Gatwick--$60). This may be something everyone else already knows, but it was a surprise to me. Is it really not a good option to use miles for flights within Europe?
Posted by
Bend, OR, United States
1167 posts
I would think it is rarely a good option to use miles for one-way tickets.
Posted by
Bloomington, IL, USA
9369 posts
I would save the miles and take the cheaper flights.
Posted by
OP
Austin, TX, USA
60 posts
Thanks all! I have not used the discount airlines in Europe before--when should I be looking to book tickets for a June flight? Do prices vary a lot depending on how far in advance you are?
Posted by
Portland, OR, USA
805 posts
Yeah, use the discount airline. 10k miles has a cash value of about $200 or so, by which I mean that if a ticket is less than $200 it is generally not worth using them.
Posted by
Centennial, CO, US
2170 posts
Some budget airlines have luggage weight restrictions. You might want to check the requirements for the airline you are considering before booking a flight.
Posted by
Gaston, Oregon, USA
931 posts
...and check to ensure that the airline goes to a major airport, or that you are aware of the transportation options. Read their size, weight and carry-on rules(only one piece of any type of carry-on will be allowed, etc.)