It will be 18k for a RT plus YQ with BA.

Just checked. It is 668 miles direct and 900+ miles via CMB. So it would be a zone 2 award for 7500 avios 1 way or 15k for RT.
AI had good availability on the dates I wanted. I checked 2 different dates for outbound and return and they had availability on both dates. I told them I would call them back once my MR to Krisflyer transfer is completed and will check on the YQ on my next call. I should have asked them yesterday before initiating the transfer :(.

But ITA is showing YQ of 6680 which is what will mostly be charged I would assume.

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Fare 1: Carrier AI BRT BLR to MLE (rules)
Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code B
Covers BLR-MLE (Economy)
9,000.00
Fare 2: Carrier AI BRT MLE to BLR (rules)
Passenger type ADT, round trip fare, booking code B
Covers MLE-BLR (Economy)
9,000.00
Indian Service Tax (JN) 1,236.00
Indian Passenger Service Fee (WO) 225.00
Indian User Development Fee (IN) 1,070.00
AI YQ surcharge (YQ) 6,680.00
(YR) 300.00
Maldives Airport Fee (BQ) 1,000.00

Subtotal per passenger 28,511.00
Number of passengers x1

TOTAL AIRFARE & TAXES 28,511.00

I think BA prices each flight. So it would be BLR to CMB and then CMB to MLE. Both fall under the 650 mile threshold so it would 4.5k per flight.

Ya good point. I usually redeem for direct fligths from BA so had not thought about a 1 stop flight being considered as two under 650mile awards. If there is a 1 to 1.5 MR to BA then it would cost 12k MR for a RT which is a good deal.

Does anyone know of an app similar to shazam that recognizes Indian songs?

I have my doubts if UL will join before Nov. How much will it cost to refund the AI ticket?

Found this on my facebook feed:
Hyderabadi Airlines Pilot Briefing
http://piquanthumour.blogspot.sg/201...-briefing.html

need some advice....looking to use up my ba avios for an upcoming trip to sfo....my 2 options are to either fly:

del-amm-sfo on rj for 85k avios + $57 in taxes....

or

del-hkg-sfo on cx for 95k avios + $186 in taxes....

i've never flown long haul on either rj or cx....any suggestions on which is better????

For me CX is much better. Although to be fair I am only comparing RJ on their hard product as I have never flown them. But then not many airlines can beat CX and SQ which for me are the best two airlines in the world.

CX in F is absolutely fantastic. Better than SQ in my opinion.
If it is J you're after, the new J on the 77W HKG-SFO is the best J product out there. Can't say the same about the 744 HKG-SFO with its coffin seats, but its probably better than RJ.

fair enough....i was looking at business since i'm not getting first seats on the hkg-sfo route....

Go with CX for sure. ^

CX - no question about it! I have flown them about a dozen times in the last two years in transpac J/F.

thanks guys....cx it is then....

CX probably also has a shorter flight right?