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W213Sal
I’m not sure if this question is best suited here but I’ll give it a go
i need to get from Europe to Melbourne around Xmas 2020 so dates aren’t that relevant I’m just planning ahead.
Lets assume i have enough avios for either a straight redemption in J or multi partner redemption in J. I read that the latter works out much cheaper in the spending avios guide but I can't come up with the optimum route? I was thinking LHR - IST - DOH - BOM - KUL - MEL but it works out too expensive once you add in the return
2nd option is going the American route....
3rd option is book return to HKG or SIN in PE and UUA, then find a direct reward flight return from there?
I'm thinking option 3 is the most economical cash and avios wise?
Edit I also have a stash of OB points...
Try AMS-HKG-KUL-SYD or AMS-HKG-TYO-SYD on the partner award.
Bear in mind there's a fair chance of getting a cash ticket in J for around the £2200 mark ex-EU, so make sure you assess what your points are worth vs paying cash.