Good Avios redemption for flights out of or to YVR?
Aug 1, 2018, 5:18 pm
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Good Avios redemption for flights out of or to YVR?
Guys, I apologize, but I find Avios redemption information to be a bit overwhelming for me. I know Avios is good for short haul. I'm more interested in long haul flights. I'm based in YVR. I know I should avoid BA metal whenever I can to avoid the high surcharges. From what I gather, redeeming Avios for CX flying YVR-JFK is worth it whether it's in economy or business. True or false in 2018? My understanding is that the YVR-JFK flights have the lie flat seats so I can sleep properly. True? Any other suggestions on good redemption for Avios whether it's in economy or business class out of or to YVR?
Thank you.
Thank you.
Aug 2, 2018, 9:07 am
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Join Date: Nov 2015
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Guys, I apologize, but I find Avios redemption information to be a bit overwhelming for me. I know Avios is good for short haul. I'm more interested in long haul flights. I'm based in YVR. I know I should avoid BA metal whenever I can to avoid the high surcharges. From what I gather, redeeming Avios for CX flying YVR-JFK is worth it whether it's in economy or business. True or false in 2018? My understanding is that the YVR-JFK flights have the lie flat seats so I can sleep properly. True? Any other suggestions on good redemption for Avios whether it's in economy or business class out of or to YVR?
Thank you.
Thank you.
From JFK, you have the choice of AA or EI to DUB if you wish to avoid surcharges. However, there are usually good J availability with BA and flexibility with time.
If time is a factor, you may wish to consider the EI flight from SEA to DUB and can represent good value WRT to surcharges.
EdiFrank