Originally Posted by
Adelphos
I expect to be flying from JFK to LHR in June. I have no OW or BA status. Is it worth 10,000 extra Avios to book WT+ compared to WT? The fees are the same. I sleep pretty well in standard seats (I fly NYC/SFO or LAX frequently in coach on US carriers).
Using Avios to pay outright for a WT or WTP ticket is quite poor value, because the taxes and fees are still payable - often amount to not much less than purchasing the ticket outright with cash.
The best use of Avios is to upgrade from WTP to CW (20,000 return for JFK).
In your situation, I wouldn't use Avios at all, and would just book WT with cash. If you must use Avios, then plump for WTP as it is a comfier ride.