Originally Posted by Cap'n Benj

I believe you can use them on AA domestic redemptions, where you will only pay AA charges, similarly you can use them on CX to the Far East.

One other option (bar the MFUing already mentioned by other posters) would be to get the Chase credit card and earn enough for the 2-4-1 voucer at which point you'd probably have enough miles to travel TATL in F with a partner, at which point the charges seem less harsh! Obviously this isn't such a great plan if you'd be taking point spend away from any other schemes you're in