United just released a deal where you get up to 100% when you buy miles, making effective cost of per mile 1.85 USD (including tax) or 2.5 AUD. This is their largest ever promotion
What does united miles you get you:
180k for Europe return on business class
160k for US return on business
110k for Asia return on business
Taxes are minimal on United with no fuel surcharge, making it the best airline to redeeming award flights. E.g. $300 for flights to Europe and US.
Redemption chart as per below
https://www.united.com/web/en-US/apps/mileageplus/awards/tra…
I’ve flown quite a bit with United and they are consistently mediocre. And $68000 for a business class flight to Europe is not a bargain.