Agree with all the above. The key to getting the best from a 241 is to immediately grab anything acceptable if optimum is not available, then spend the next months making improvements at £35 a time but safe in the knowledge that you have something. Despite the horrendous fees & taxes, the great thing about redemptions is the flexibliity, and you never know, a great cash sale fare might come along in which case you can cancel snd get your vouchet, svios and cash back for just £35.