Best use of Avios.
Mar 23, 2023, 11:41 am
#1
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Best use of Avios.
Hello I going to use my Avios for our first flight with Qatar in Business class for 2pp in 2024. We are based in Toronto but will need to fly to YUL to catch the Flight on Qatar as they don't serve YYZ. Now what is the best way to get the most out of our first experience in Business with Qsuites? We are also going onto BKK or Singapore from Doha. My dilemma is do we fly from yyz to Europe on a separate points program then use Avios on Qatar to Doha from Europe then to BKK or Singapore on Qatar? Just looking for the best way to utilize my Avios pts as we only have enough pts for two One way tickets for 2 ppl. Thanks.
Mar 23, 2023, 4:57 pm
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What is your primary purpose here? What are your priorities? Is using Avios to fly QR J more important than going to BKK / SIN?
It's a matter of personal preference, of course. A short connecting flight to YUL sounds better than flying to Europe to connect to QR. Maybe explore other options relatively close, such as BOS.
It's a matter of personal preference, of course. A short connecting flight to YUL sounds better than flying to Europe to connect to QR. Maybe explore other options relatively close, such as BOS.
Mar 24, 2023, 2:37 am
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What is your primary purpose here? What are your priorities? Is using Avios to fly QR J more important than going to BKK / SIN?
It's a matter of personal preference, of course. A short connecting flight to YUL sounds better than flying to Europe to connect to QR. Maybe explore other options relatively close, such as BOS.
It's a matter of personal preference, of course. A short connecting flight to YUL sounds better than flying to Europe to connect to QR. Maybe explore other options relatively close, such as BOS.
Mar 24, 2023, 3:51 pm
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Mar 25, 2023, 2:42 am
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We have 2 hundred thousand and that for two people enough for a OW ticket in business.
Last edited by Ramz; Mar 25, 2023 at 2:59 am
Apr 1, 2023, 10:03 am
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YUL-BKK award is 95 Kavios and YUL-BKK upgrade is 122.5Kavios (if the economy ticket is booked in O, T, N or Q).
Apr 1, 2023, 10:17 pm
#12
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I must admit I had my pre-covid pricing head on when I posted before, but the subsequent hike in revenue ticket prices makes a big difference. In fact, if there's availability it now can be cheaper buying miles to book Business Class than it is to purchase with cash in some cases. I don't think that would have been the case before.