Originally Posted by channa

Ended up getting the Leeds fare, AF out, KL back, with 23 hour connection in Paris at airfrance.us for $2,100 in J and 20K MR bonus via AMEX Offers.

Not sure what we'll do in that part of the country, but will figure it out later. York and Liverpool have been suggested. And worst case, there are Virgin Trains between Leeds and London, can always do that as a nice option.