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Old Apr 9, 2012, 5:22 pm
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camille55
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: LHR
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Originally Posted by redshift27
Has anyone used Avios for Eurostar? What is availability like? Do they only allow redemptions into the cheapest fare buckets? Is there any way of determining availability other than by phoning?
Recently used avios for 2 x redemptions on Eurostar to Paris @ 20k avios each rtn. Mrs.c55 is expecting so we decided against flying & it was that much since we only booked 3 days in advance. TBH quite a lot of avios for tickets that were being advertised for £160 each rtn, but given our circumstances I appreciated the flexibility avios offered.....in that we could use them on a train.

No extra charges to pay (ie. £27) & they let you choose your seats as you got to call to make the booking. They also give 3 options - pure avios and 2 x miles & avios variations. Avios only offered the best redemption value.

I highly recommend avios for Eurostar, especially if one is somewhat avios rich. If you can plan ahead the 9k avios rtn is a steal.

Btw, used our uk centurions to access the business premier lounges at oath ends....which was nice.
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