Using RCI Points for Airfare

[SamH Member Find all posts View Profile Close SamH]

Can RCI Points cover the total airfare cost, including taxes and surcharges, or does it just cover the base cost of the ticket? I know that points can not be used to pay for the entire cost of the ticket due to the tiered structure RCI uses but if the base cost of a ticket is $390 and taxes are $20, can I use 35,000 RCI points for a $300 cash reduction or 45,000 RCI points for a $400 cash reduction?

I know that using points for airfare may not be the best way to use points but we have a lot of points to use and most of our lodging for next year is already booked.

Thanks.

Sam

[tim Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close tim]

When you call RCI Points and they connect you to the points partner rep, you will be given a total cost for the airline ticket. Then, using the tiered system you convert as many points as necessary to get to the closest $100 mark of the ticket. For example, I used points to get a ticket to the Grand Cayman Island. The cost was $898. I used 90,000 RCI points which got me $800 off the ticket. I owed $98 plus the $49 transaction fee. For me, this was well worth the use of my RCI points. Tim