ML has responded in his blog:
Originally Posted by MSE Martin
For those asking about my shock... the reason's simple - i don't normal travel business class and only did becuase of my BA Miles. There was no choice in flight it was the only one available so simply opted for that reason.
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Did you not do your research Martin? -
No comparison possible - there was only one flight out one flight return I could get with my miles.
It seems some FTers have posted on ML's blog.
I had not realised that NYC redemption flights were in such short supply, with only ex-LCY being available, apparently. Unless ML selected LCY as his departure airport ... (I don't know, just speculating.)