Originally Posted by
LCY8737
I'm not sure I'd agree on that. One stops tend to be cheaper than non-stops, because of the hassle and time implications of changing planes.
That's true, but is only relevant
in this instance. OP could just as easily be positioning for a cheap ex-EU fare on QR, or for a TJV fare that goes through HEL, MAD or even straight across the Pond first - any of which would be cheaper than the equivalent ex-UK in the vast majority of instances.