πͺ Power of Points & Miles
I recently got back after completing a 20 days long trip from the land down under, almost entirely funded by miles and points.
Hereβs a quick log of all the redemptions that were a part of the this.π
The goal? To demonstrate whatβs possible. π
I recently got back after completing a 20 days long trip from the land down under, almost entirely funded by miles and points.
Hereβs a quick log of all the redemptions that were a part of the this.π
The goal? To demonstrate whatβs possible. π
βοΈ Flights (all figures are for 2 pax)
Route: PNQ - BLR
Airline: Vistara (UK)
Cabin: Economy (Y)
FFP: Club Vistara
Status: CV Gold
Points: 8000 CV Points
Taxes & Surcharges: 1660 INR
Route: PNQ - BLR
Airline: Vistara (UK)
Cabin: Economy (Y)
FFP: Club Vistara
Status: CV Gold
Points: 8000 CV Points
Taxes & Surcharges: 1660 INR
Route: BLR - SYD - MEL
Airline: Qantas (QF)
Cabin: Business
FFP: Asia Miles
Status: OW Sapphire (through AA)
Miles: 140,000
Taxes & Surcharges: 31,276 INR
Airline: Qantas (QF)
Cabin: Business
FFP: Asia Miles
Status: OW Sapphire (through AA)
Miles: 140,000
Taxes & Surcharges: 31,276 INR
Route: MEL - SIN - BOM
Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ)
Cabin: Business (J)
FFP: KrisFlyer
Status: *A Gold (through TAP)
Miles: 168,000
Taxes & Surcharges: 11,255 INR
Airline: Singapore Airlines (SQ)
Cabin: Business (J)
FFP: KrisFlyer
Status: *A Gold (through TAP)
Miles: 168,000
Taxes & Surcharges: 11,255 INR
π¨ Hotels
Loyalty Program: Marriott Bonvoy
Elite Status: Platinum Elite
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Docklands
Nights: 10
Points: 160,000
Hotel: AC Marriott Melbourne
Nights: 5
Points: 97,000
Hotel: Element, Richmond
Nights: 5
Points: 75,500
Total Points π₯: 3,32,500
Loyalty Program: Marriott Bonvoy
Elite Status: Platinum Elite
Hotel: Four Points by Sheraton, Docklands
Nights: 10
Points: 160,000
Hotel: AC Marriott Melbourne
Nights: 5
Points: 97,000
Hotel: Element, Richmond
Nights: 5
Points: 75,500
Total Points π₯: 3,32,500
While I am not particularly fond of determining the monetary value of miles and points but I know a lot of people see it that way so, at the time of booking, the total revenue cost for this entire trip stood at around ~7L INR (Flights + Hotels).
As you can see, miles and points can offer outsized returns and more importantly excellent experiences.
Cashback saves you money, miles and points gives you experiences.
Choose whatβs of more value to you. π
Cashback saves you money, miles and points gives you experiences.
Choose whatβs of more value to you. π
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