Originally Posted by
orbitmic
I would answer but it will be pointless: VR is merging with KLM's 'bluebiz' (there is a thread about that) so things will change quite dramatically. So far, it seems to me that VR is ok but not great (hard to accrue except on full fare, and only AF-KL, not Skyteam, points expire quite quickly, free ticket levels ok for economy but really high for business or upgrades, etc)
As you say, points expire....
So, am now thinking of trying to use my VR points. Don't have that many, so no biz class long haul.
The opinion is quite unanimous that FB miles are best used with C class long haul.
What about VR points? Any "common sense" rule of the thumb, based on experience (I have none with this programme)?
Thanks to all for your answers.
P.S. : One thing unrelated to my query is that the booking engine does not allow open jaw tickets; how stupid... I have contacted them by email and will see what thye say.