Hello flyertalkers.

Intro and context: I've been collecting Avios for years, averaging ~250k per annum which gets me a couple of decent redemptions. This is mostly through card spend and promotions, with a bit of UK domestic travel (this tends to keep me at Silver level). I'm sitting at 485 TP right now, year ends early January. I'm probably on track to hit 600 TP and retain Silver, but I'd quite like to do a run and get Gold. While I'm experienced in maximising Avios, I'm a bit of a novice with the Tier Points.

I'd like to do a tier point run sometime between October and January (though not between xmas and new year). Ideally over a weekend or a few days either side. I need *1000 points* with a budget of *£1200*. Happy to do hand baggage, will need lie flat beds, ideally a layover in any of the following: Chicago, New York, San Fran. Would prefer western run, but would also consider eastern with wither Singapore or Bali layover.

I'm looking to find someone who can find me the ideal fare for me. Happy to discuss here and also happy to be referred to travel agents, PMs etc.

I see there's cheap Club World mentioned on TLFL the other day, happy to learn how to add flights either side of that using these ITA or flight tools (I'll need to get up to speed on how to use them)

If anyone knows of a good run please shout, any tips please shout, anyone can refer me to a TA who will do it for me please shout

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