If you've been sitting on a stash of Avios waiting for the right moment, this week has some answers. London to Chicago in First Class for 68,000 points at off-peak pricing, solid Business Class availability across multiple US routes, and a handful of transfer bonuses that expire in the next 9 days. That last part matters - a lot.

I'll get to the full breakdown below, but the short version is: this is a busy week for deals departing from the UK, and the premium cabin availability on transatlantic routes is better than it's been in a while. Let's get into it.

Before we dive in, let's see how well you know your sweet spots. Here's this week's question:

Which transfer bonus expiring before the end of April 2026 offers the HIGHEST percentage boost - and could supercharge one of this week's hotel deals?

The answer is at the bottom of today's newsletter... keep scrolling!

This is the standout deal in today's newsletter and it's not particularly close.

Route: London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) - First Class

Points required: 68,000 Avios one-way (off-peak pricing)

Available dates: May 6 (Wednesday) and May 8 (Friday) - availability is low, so move fast.

Availability: Low - this one won't hang around.

Why is this special? British Airways First Class to Chicago at the off-peak rate of 68,000 Avios is a legitimately great sweet spot. The standard peak rate is 80,000 points, so you're getting a meaningful discount just by picking midweek dates. British Airways First Class gets you a fully flat bed, four-course dining, and the full Club World service upgrade - on a route where cash fares in First routinely hit four figures.

The value calculation here is strong. A cash First Class fare on this route typically runs $4,000-$5,000 one-way, putting you well above 5 cents per point in value. That's exceptional by any measure.

Also worth noting: the Chase Ultimate Rewards to IHG transfer bonus (70% through April 30) doesn't apply here, but if you're transferring Avios between Oneworld partners to top up, it's worth checking your balances across accounts first.

How to book: Search on the British Airways Executive Club website, select First Class, and check May 6 and May 8 for LHR-ORD. You'll need enough Avios plus taxes and fees (typically $200-$350 on this route).

All routes below depart from London and are available on British Airways via Avios. Dates are for the coming 2-4 weeks.

💡 The Hong Kong economy deal is priced at off-peak rates (38,500 Avios) despite dates running into late May - that's a solid value if Asia is on your radar. Sometimes cash beats points on shorter European hops though - Friday Flight Deals regularly finds sub-$400 cash fares to the US if you want to compare.

If you're heading to New York and have World of Hyatt points, the Park Hyatt New York is offering outstanding value right now - around 6.6 cents per point at approximately 45,000 points per night.

That's one of the best cpp values on the entire list this week - and for a property that regularly commands $700-$800+ per night in cash, it's a genuinely elite redemption. Pair a 5-night stay and the 5th night free benefit makes it even better.

We've got 11 more hotel redemptions in the premium section below, including two Maldives properties, a Hyatt in Hokkaido, and something in Grand Cayman with a jaw-dropping 7.4 cents per point value. Keep scrolling - or browse all hotels here.

Top hotel award values this week:

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