Originally Posted by
jerryhung
One should diversify if possible, I collect both (and even transfer Aeroplan to USDM 100:84 hoping to become AA miles after the merger)
Aeroplan (or specifically EVA Air [BR]) availability hasn't been favorable lately
My example
Looking for Aeroplan ticket YYZ-TPE was hopeless for June for 2 Y, since BR hasn't released seats, so instead, I used BA Avios to redeem CX YYZ-HKG-TPE instead
Aeroplan: 37500 miles + $55 (if on BR) or $300+ on YQ-carriers
Avios: 39500 Avios + $90 tax/fees << not a bad deal, considered I got these Avios during 50% offer years ago
I agree 100%. Unfortunately, value of Avios diversification goes down materially after April 28th.
My friend who books on CX in J YYZ-HKG is really upset that his award will now cost 105k instead of 70k one-way.
As an aside..it's unfortunate that BR availability is so restricted in advance. However, if you have the flexibility closer to the date is amazingly wide open. I've just done some "for fun" checks, and I've seen 6 seats available in J.