Originally Posted by
TK-421
We went last year for New Year's and had a blast. We actually found a cheap fare SAT-LHR (<$500), and then used a Europe - Middle East award for the LHR-CAI flight on BA using AA miles. Saved a lot of miles... and earned a lot as well. Plus we got to use VIPs for the trans-atlantic legs...
I agree. One of the absolute best values on the AAdvantage redemption chart is the 80K for BA First from LHR to CAI (i.e., Europe to Mideast). Five hours to enjoy BA First, its lounge in LHR, Molton Brown Spa, etc.. The 60K for BIZ is also an outstanding value and, as noted earlier, availability is relatively easy to find.