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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 1:30 pm
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dubbin
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Originally Posted by pinkcat
Use Avios plus cash
I second this. Recently needed a short trip to Boston. CW was >£4k cash fare, but I snagged a return in F for just over £1k and some avios.

The other option is to consider an ex-EU fare. I think you still pay a premium for not including a Saturday but it's often cheaper anyway.
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