Originally Posted by
Kgmm77
Given large swathes of blackout dates for every holiday period, six nations away game etc. and the restrictions that only one voucher can be used per flight it can be tough to get value as you can end up using it on a flight where you’d be better just paying cash. Particularly if you have status.
I’ve found value the last couple of years with Lanzarote, Lisbon and Faro (and you could include Malaga and other Canary Islands). Flights are frequent but relatively high priced year round due to the retirees scooting back and forward.
Yes I agree with destinations. Unlike Avios redemptions, you can get the same free flights on any eligible route. So the most value would be gained from the most expensive flights less taxes and charges. So for example, the first time I used them was for two passengers to Lanzerote in November 2019. I checked the cost of the fare in cash the week before travel and for two people it was just over €1,000 although it would have been a bit less than that when I booked it. For next year, I booked return flights for two to Palma, Majorca in August which is currently just under €800 in total for equivalent fare.