Originally Posted by
MrMutton
For a start, I am assuming that the companion vouchers are BA AmEx ones? In which case they can only be used from the UK and on BA Metal, so you would only be able to make the LON-USA leg using them. If you want to go in J then that will take a big chunk (150k or thereabouts) of your Avios. You would therefore be looking at spending cash for the rest. Do you have a budget?
Yes the vouchers are BA Amex. I've always wondered whether it's best to use them on short hauls then use the avois for upgrade from WT+. A return from LHR to NYC will cost 240k avoid + £2000+ in taxes using the companion vouchers. is that the best leg to use it on?
Yes our dates are flexible