Originally Posted by
guv1976
Flying into the UK on AAdvantage miles is not expensive, as long as one can avoid BA metal. Flying long-haul out of the UK is expensive, and even more expensive if on BA metal.
For short-haul travel out of the UK on BA metal, redeeming BA Avios for a Reward Flight Saver can provide decent value.
First point -- very true -- I wrote in haste. Cheaper to arrive than leave. So the possibility of an XXX-LHR-(ground)-CDG-XXX trip exists.
Second point -- I don't think OP has any Avios in stock.