Brisbane to London advice in J upgrade (VA earn)

[ozjuice]

Hi guys, I am looking at needing to fly to London in February and would prefer J and the chance to top up VA SC's. Problem is I don't want to pay outright for J.
Looking at options for the best bang for buck. Booking Y+ maybe and using points to upgrade to J via SQ? I currently only really have VA points but can convert so rewards to Krisflyer or Etihad if needed. also there is at worst the option to buy some. Thinking maybe $2800 plus points. I can't seem to find any great options at the moment.

 

[Bagpuss]

Europe Early Birds will start at the end of this month / early next month. Last year SQ had $5k return.

 

[ozjuice]

ok well that sounds like a good option, will keep an eye open for them.

 

[Pleb Status]

If you are an Amex customer, EY are currently offering 10% off the base fare using the link below -

https://www.americanexpress.com/au/network/shopping/etihad-up-to-10percent-off-selected-flights.html

I am looking at a LHR-PER rtn fare in J early next year and the everyday J fare is only AUD4150 using the above link.

I would not have to book it all if any sort of OW U availability was present to get me back into Australia on my OW award flight....

 

[ozjuice]

"Book online and travel by 30 June 2017 to receive up to a 10% discount and when you pay with your American Express Card."

So I'm assuming that's a typo?

 

[Bagpuss]

If you are an Amex customer, EY are currently offering 10% off the base fare using the link below -

https://www.americanexpress.com/au/network/shopping/etihad-up-to-10percent-off-selected-flights.html

This is a promo code for 10% of Etihad ... AMXROW ... Just put it in the promo code field when booking on their website (same as VA). Sorry didnt think to post earlier.

 

[Pleb Status]

"Book online and travel by 30 June 2017 to receive up to a 10% discount and when you pay with your American Express Card."

So I'm assuming that's a typo?

Yes. That is a typo. Valid until next year...

 

[ozjuice]

Not getting much change out of $7K at the moment so might have to consider points upgrades.