Originally Posted by
AKLifetimeFlyer
Simple: Fifth Freedom Flight on SQ #51 from IAH to MAN, and take the high speed train from Manchester to London.
Simple? I think not.
A few logistic issues:
1) good luck finding 5 SQ awards, even in Y (OP provides no dates)
2) Assuming #1 successful, OP + travel companion would have to incur more costs on both ends, by positioning to IAH, and getting from Manchester to London