I find it impossible to use BA Avios points. I have 75k. I find their site confusing- does anyone have best practices for Avios?

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Avios can be some of the best miles in the game. What routes/carriers are you struggling with?

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CLT to anywhere really. Maybe London. It shows that each RT ticket is something like 64k Avios + $800. Maybe I am not using them correctly bc you can also use them for upgrades apparently. I have pretty high status with AA- can I use my Avios with them somehow?

Avios are my favorite miles. They open usually 2 award business tickets 355 days out. If you’re looking in peak season (ie this summer) you missed the boat. Also London will always have additional taxes if it’s your final destination that cannot be paid for with miles

We paid 65k miles and $1000 total for two lay flat business tickets to Madrid in Feb

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