I was looking at QFF redemption on EK from DXB to MCT and back. This is a colossal distance of 217 miles, slightly shorter than Sydney to Wagga or Melbourne to Burnie. No economy awards available on this route, so I looked at business class, surcharges on a return fare are an impressive $839 AUD return, which includes $105 in airport surcharges/taxes. So about $734 return in "carrier surcharges".
I know this is an EK issue, not a QF one, but on a per mile basis quite amazing, it would work pro-rata for a SYD-LHR return about $35,000.
I know this is an EK issue, not a QF one, but on a per mile basis quite amazing, it would work pro-rata for a SYD-LHR return about $35,000.