Anyone topping up their Avios coffers? (Avios sale with up to +45% bonuses)
Aug 8, 2019, 10:05 am
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Anyone topping up their Avios coffers? (Avios sale with up to +45% bonuses)
Trying to work out whether to buy some (for the first time ever).
Typically need 350k every 12 months, to use in conjunction with 2 Amex 241 vouchers to get a family of four to North America, outbound in F, return in J... 2020 is booked, and I've got 200k left towards 2021's holiday (if we're all still here). But my earning is down to about 150k or so every year now. Hmmm.... is it worth an early investment to avoid being Avios-broke in 12 months time?
Things were so much easier before the small people came along, necessitating four redemption seats every year!
How often do these sales come up, and are they ever more generous?
Typically need 350k every 12 months, to use in conjunction with 2 Amex 241 vouchers to get a family of four to North America, outbound in F, return in J... 2020 is booked, and I've got 200k left towards 2021's holiday (if we're all still here). But my earning is down to about 150k or so every year now. Hmmm.... is it worth an early investment to avoid being Avios-broke in 12 months time?
Things were so much easier before the small people came along, necessitating four redemption seats every year!
How often do these sales come up, and are they ever more generous?
Aug 8, 2019, 10:12 am
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All hinges on personal requirements, of course. The OP’s needs are heavy, but at least he has a fair chance of using 2 x 241. In our case we have close to 0.5m, a 241, and little current prospect of using them to where we want to go!
So ... No, not buying, but thanks BA for the email!
So ... No, not buying, but thanks BA for the email!
Aug 8, 2019, 10:34 am
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Not me. I have never bought Avios and don't intend to start now. I tend to spend them as I earn them and don't accumulate. If I don't have enough then I either wait until I do or else I book a cash fare within my means instead.
In terms of the OP's dilemma whether to buy or not, why not consider flying in J both ways, or - perish the thought - consider PE and J instead? Provocative I know, but as my mother would say, "cut your coat accord to your cloth"
In terms of the OP's dilemma whether to buy or not, why not consider flying in J both ways, or - perish the thought - consider PE and J instead? Provocative I know, but as my mother would say, "cut your coat accord to your cloth"
Aug 8, 2019, 10:44 am
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I think we might have to take that cottage we like in North Wales for Summer 2022 to let things build up again...
Great advice from ajeleonard about future devaluations in Avios - very valid and enough to put me off for now.
Thanks everyone.
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Aug 8, 2019, 11:11 am
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Aug 8, 2019, 11:14 am
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Aug 8, 2019, 11:15 am
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Aug 8, 2019, 11:33 am
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With the 2-4-1 certificates, it seems more reasonable than for most of us.
That said, Amex in the USA is also offering a bonus if I transfer their points to Avios and I've been mulling it over. I have retained my Silver status on DL and last minute AA flights using Avios can be advantageous especially with a 40% bonus.
That said, Amex in the USA is also offering a bonus if I transfer their points to Avios and I've been mulling it over. I have retained my Silver status on DL and last minute AA flights using Avios can be advantageous especially with a 40% bonus.
Aug 8, 2019, 11:42 am
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