Originally Posted by
steve1975l
Only thanks guys, clearly I have a lot to learn so will hang around a bit.

When I try and book a reward flight I can swap 40k and £298 but the flight is only £412 anyway. I know if I went CW it's a better deal.
Never be afraid to ask
Again, if you can afford the £412, why burn 40k Avios [potentially worth >£3,000 if used wisely] to save £114? I appreciate that cash value is in the eye of the beholder, and their normal usage of Avios: and of course their personal cash circumstances.