Really appreciate your input . I'm based in Sydney and looking at using the miles on QR to Europe the availability is good . I also have some qantas points to use to try to get 6 seats .

I have looked at the different airline programs and to go on QR only qantas , AA and Asia miles which I have not looked into yet .

I wasn't aware of the limit you can transfer miles to a airline . Looking at the aa award chart i need 87.5 in J each way x 4 680k aa miles and only 480k marriott to play with at the moment. I wonder if i do convert 330k for the marriott TP and then maybe the rest to asia miles if that is a better plan.

I have been getting some of my info from http://www.pointhacks.com.au/qatar-p...emption-guide/