For up to two travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to 210,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.
Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Citi's points-to-miles transfer partnership with Virgin Atlantic: Mexico City to Santiago's normal/everyday price can often be 400,000 miles, but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner Virgin Atlantic miles, the cost can be as low as 190,000 miles.
Virgin Atlantic is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.48¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 70% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through March 31, 2026.
More Info on Flying Blue’s Buy Miles Program.
The published Business Class fare on the Latam Mexico City to Santiago route is $4,960 r/t; through the Virgin Atlantic purchase strategy, you can pay $2,997 r/t (includes about $185 in award tax), a savings of $1,963 (40%).
New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.
More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (Mexico City) AND/OR flights from the destination (Santiago) to South America.
More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points
For up to two travelers (and possibly more), FCF’s research team has discovered an opportunity to save up to 210,000 miles when compared to normal/everyday prices traveling to/from the U.S.
Sample Savings via American Express, Capital One and Citi's points-to-miles transfer partnership with Virgin Atlantic: Mexico City to Santiago's normal/everyday price can often be 400,000 miles, but if you use Amex Rewards Points partner Virgin Atlantic miles, the cost can be as low as 190,000 miles.
Virgin Atlantic is currently running a deal whereby miles can be acquired for as low as 1.48¢ each (includes taxes and processing fee), through a new, up to 70% bonus buy miles promo, which runs through March 31, 2026.
More Info on Flying Blue’s Buy Miles Program.
The published Business Class fare on the Latam Mexico City to Santiago route is $4,960 r/t; through the Virgin Atlantic purchase strategy, you can pay $2,997 r/t (includes about $185 in award tax), a savings of $1,963 (40%).
New to buying miles? Know: Beginner’s Guide: How to Play the “Buy Miles to Fly In Style” Strategy to Net Up to 86% Off Premium Travel.
More here on getting flights (based on availability) from around the U.S. to the hub (Mexico City) AND/OR flights from the destination (Santiago) to South America.
More here on The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points Opportunities: FCF’s Sweet Redeems Part I and Part II–The Golden Key to Unlocking Lucrative Miles & Points: How to Use FCF’s Sweet Redeems to Save Up to 92% on First Class Flights (When You Don’t Have Any or Enough Miles or Points