Originally Posted by
pianoamit
Now let's look at it a different way. MAN-SZG. With Avios, you'd need to fly MAN-LON-SZG, doubling the number of required avios (segment-based pricing).
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Free domestic connection on RFS ... MAN-LHR-[Europe] costs the same Avios and £ as LHR-[Europe], assuming you're eligible for RFS.