Originally Posted by
expatOWflyer
The 100k figure is actually decent. For the route I frequent(AMS-CDG-SIN), I need about 6 1/2 I segments for an award. Award availability is usually very good about a week out whenever I need it.
Looking out for good premium fare is around seems to be the pragmatic approach these days; even when flying domestically.
BA LT Gold is within reach if US F is purchased at reasonable price!
Btw, the beauty of this CI fare is it allows stopovers both ways in TPE. Booking stopovers is tricky, but quite doable. Damn! Very tempting.^