Upgrading Using Points - Best Value

[Pozzy]

Hey All,

I was wondering if there was a thread, or information regarding the best value flight routes when upgrading from Y to J using points.

Ie. DXB to LHR (from Y to J) = 24,000 Points.

This is a route have a upgraded to before and presents great value imo.

What other routes provide such great value for your hard earned points?

Look forward to hearing from you all

 

[exceladdict]

Hey All,

I was wondering if there was a thread, or information regarding the best value flight routes when upgrading from Y to J using points.

Ie. DXB to LHR (from Y to J) = 24,000 Points.

This is a route have a upgraded to before and presents great value imo.

What other routes provide such great value for your hard earned points?

Look forward to hearing from you all

I'm sure it's discussed across a lot of threads - and as usual, as most people value points differently, so it's a moving target!

Personally I enjoy upgrading East Coast > Perth flights and usually enjoy good return on the points invested on these at 20k from Discount Y to J.

But some might not think it's worth it for a 5 hour flight.

YMMV!

 

[Mike65]

I reckon 70,000 points to upgrade Y-J on the LAX-MEL run is great value. How can you place a value on sleep vs no sleep????

 

[Mattg]

I usually compare the cost of the upgrade (in points) with the fare difference between economy and business class. If you're getting at least 5 cents per point in value, then the upgrade is probably worth it.

FWIW 24,000 points from Y to J on DXB-LHR is a steal! This is a unique route as it just falls short of being in a more expensive category.

 

[njba]

How can you place a value on sleep vs no sleep????

Judging by how full the Y cabins are, quite easily it seems. ;-)