06-02-2021
01:59 PM
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The only nuance with RR points is with taxes. 1. Flights booked with Points don't get charged some federal taxes. As such, cheaper flights (which include a higher percentage of taxes) are relatively a better deal with Points. 2. On the other hand, international flights have many taxes which must be paid in cash. Flying back from Cancun is about $100 in taxes if I recall correctly... so your Points only cover part of the bill. This likely doesn't matter to most people, but don't be surprised if your flight isn't free.
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