Hello! I’m Fiona from Manchester and new to points. I am saving Virgin and Amex points to try and reduce the cost / increase the comfort of my family of five’s flights from
Manchester to Orlando next July. Tough ask I understand, so any tips would be very welcome!
I am based in Cambridgeshire UK and am looking forward to hearing everyone’s ideas and travel plans.
Ask your questions and we will try to help. Answers should be easier to find too and you will be able to search for help.
As for me? I am currently in limbo travel wise as we have an old doggie that we can no longer leave with anyone when we go away. So the points and the vouchers are building up, waiting for a future trip.
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Short-haul Club Europe efficiency, a Qatar long-haul splurge, or holding out for an Avios-only flight? Make your case below.
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I'll start: happy to compare notes on the Qatar Q-Suites sweet spots and where Avios still punches above its weight right now. What's yours?
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