{"id":35326,"date":"2023-08-31T21:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-31T21:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/31\/should-you-redeem-points-and-miles-for-inflight-purchases-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-08-31T21:00:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-31T21:00:41","slug":"should-you-redeem-points-and-miles-for-inflight-purchases-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/31\/should-you-redeem-points-and-miles-for-inflight-purchases-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Should you redeem points and miles for inflight purchases? – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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As loyalty programs have increased the number of ways to earn points and miles, there are now many ways to redeem those points and miles.<\/p>\n

We usually recommend aiming for long-haul premium cabin flights<\/a> to get the best value.<\/p>\n

However, you might want to save a few dollars on your next flight. Perhaps you only have a small number of “orphaned” miles in your account that you doubt will ever be enough for a long-haul flight. Or, maybe you’re sitting on a boatload of rewards and simply want to keep cash in your pocket.<\/p>\n

This guide will discuss whether it is a good deal to redeem your points and miles for inflight purchases such as Wi-Fi, food and drinks or duty-free items.<\/p>\n

Related: Inflight Wi-Fi is getting cheaper across US airlines<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Redeeming rewards for inflight purchases<\/h2>\n

When considering purchasing an item in flight, you may now see a choice between paying cash or redeeming miles.<\/p>\n

For example, Dutch carrier KLM<\/a> can sell you Wi-Fi onboard, with prices starting at 8 euros ($8.75) or 2,700 Flying Blue miles<\/a> for one hour of surfing. Alternatively, you can pay 18 euros ($19.65) or redeem 6,000 Flying Blue miles for a full-flight internet package.<\/p>\n

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