The article explains the basics of Asia Miles, including standard and Oneworld multi-carrier award charts. It emphasizes that Asia Miles is not an easy program to navigate due to complicated routing rules and call center challenges. The article then describes the benefits and challenges of using the Asia Miles program, including the difficulty in dealing with call center agents.
The author suggests several ways to maximize 60,000 Asia Miles, including booking business-class tickets for flights under 2,500 miles or one-way business class flights to Europe with a stopover. Specific examples, such as flights from Hong Kong to the Maldives and New York to Vancouver are provided.
The article also highlights using American Airlines itineraries for domestic first class within the US, Canada, and Mexico which allow a stopover. This illustrates significant potential value using Asia Miles, in comparison to other programs.
Redeeming Asia Miles for flights to Europe via partner airlines like British Airways and Lufthansa is detailed. This allows for stopovers in major cities, reducing cost compared to booking directly with other programs.
The article concludes that 60,000 Asia Miles provide significant opportunities for valuable travel experiences. Transferring points from other programs, such as American Express, Citi, or SPG, can further enhance the overall value. The Oneworld multicarrier award chart offers potential for extensive around-the-world trips. The article encourages readers not to overlook this potentially rewarding program.