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Should You Redeem Avios for Long-Haul Business Class?
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I actually have been searching direct Cathay Pacific flights between YYZ and HKG using avio rewards, just for research purposes. It seems to be showing me that the total price would be 216,500 Avios + $283.46 taxes and fees for the round trip (which would put it in zone 8), rather than the 154,500 Avios one-way cited in this article. Wondering if they updated the redemption chart, since the distance is between YYZ and HKG is definitely >7,000 miles? And if it’s indeed in zone 8, would that be of comparable value to the YVR – HKG route?
I’m surprised there was no mention of the RBC BA card here.
This article confirms to me that I should/will continue to prioritize MR, AS, AP over other currencies.
I could probably look this up but can I use Asia Miles with this One World chart?
For me personally, most of my Avios earnings come from MR and Avion, with the Avios credit card itself almost an afterthought. But you’re right, it’s definitely yet another of the many avenues to earn Avios.
You’ll be using the Avios Oneworld partner chart to redeem on Cathay Pacific, yes. If you’re asking about Asia Miles currency, watch out for some upcoming posts about that (I know you’ve been asking about it!)
Great post. I couldn’t agree more that there some good values in long haul premium cabins
you can also get Avios via HSBC Rewards at a conversion rate of 25k HSBC = 10k Avios.
Correct! Not one, not two, but three transferrable rewards currencies!
and also there’s a 35% bonus running till June 30, so that will make it 25k HSBC = 13.5k Avios. do note that HSBC Rewards are redeemable at a minimum of 25k then 10k increments (25, 35, 45).