Originally Posted by
GUWonder
825,000 AF-KL miles + €356 for a one-way US-Asia AF-AF business class trip 30+ days out. With rewards like that, who needs penalties.
Given that FB awards are bookable approx 360 days in advance, waiting til only 30+ days out to book is imposing a severe constraint on one's self.
However, if you can be flexible (which is always a good prerequisite for getting the most bang for your miles), there are options available, even within that 30 day window, for good value.
Exhibit A: BOS-AMS-BKK, 9 August
Exhibit B: BOS-CDG-BKK, 9 August