If you have been sitting on a stash of Avios or Chase points waiting for the right moment - this week might be it. We have a massive wave of British Airways award availability opening up across all cabins on transatlantic routes, and the Chase 20% transfer bonus to Avios runs out on March 31. That is one week from today.

What really caught my eye this week is a London to San Francisco First Class availability for just 85,000 Avios one-way. That is a rare one - BA First on this route almost never surfaces at off-peak rates. More on that below.

UK readers - our friends at Smart With Points have a full breakdown of how to make the most of the current Chase Avios transfer bonus from a UK perspective, including stacking it with the BA tier point purchase offer.

Sticking with today's theme of Avios and British Airways sweet spots - here's your question:

What is the standard off-peak Avios rate for a one-way British Airways First Class award from London to San Francisco?

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

Route: London Heathrow (LHR) to San Francisco (SFO) on British Airways - First Class

Points required: 85,000 Avios one-way (off-peak pricing!)

Available dates: Apr 8 and Apr 9 (around Easter)

Availability: Low - this will not last long

Why it's special: BA First Class to San Francisco at off-peak rates almost never surfaces, especially around Easter when demand is high. The standard peak rate is 100,000 Avios - so you are saving 15,000 points just by grabbing one of these specific dates.

The transfer bonus angle: Chase Ultimate Rewards is running a +20% transfer bonus to British Airways Avios through March 31. That means you could transfer just 70,834 Chase points and end up with the 85,000 Avios you need. That is exceptional value on a BA First Class ticket that retails for well over $5,000 in cash.

How to book: Transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to British Airways Executive Club before March 31 to capture the 20% bonus. Then search and book directly on ba.com. Note that BA charges fuel surcharges (carrier-imposed surcharges) on its own metal - factor that into your decision. Alternatively, use Avios on a partner like American Airlines or Iberia to avoid surcharges on other routes. Search availability here.

All deals below are on British Airways Avios. The Chase 20% bonus to Avios (through March 31) applies to all of these - I've noted the effective Chase points cost where relevant.

27,500 Avios one-way | Off-peak pricing | Availability: High

Dates: Around Easter - Apr 8, Apr 14, Apr 15, Apr 16, Apr 17

Effective cost with Chase 20% bonus: ~22,917 Chase points. Search this route

27,500 Avios one-way | Off-peak pricing | Availability: High

Dates: Next week (Apr 1-2) and around Easter (Apr 8-9, Apr 13)

Effective cost with Chase 20% bonus: ~22,917 Chase points. Search this route

33,000 Avios one-way | Off-peak pricing | Availability: High

Dates: Next week (Apr 1, Apr 3) and around Easter (Apr 7-9)

Effective cost with Chase 20% bonus: ~27,500 Chase points. Search this route

33,000 Avios one-way | Off-peak pricing | Availability: High

Dates: Near Easter (Apr 9, Apr 14-17)

Effective cost with Chase 20% bonus: ~27,500 Chase points. Search this route

33,000 Avios one-way | Peak pricing | Availability: High

Dates: Next week (Apr 1-5)

Effective cost with Chase 20% bonus: ~27,500 Chase points. Search this route

38,500 Avios one-way | Peak pricing | Availability: High

Dates: In 2 weeks (Apr 5-9)

Effective cost with Chase 20% bonus: ~32,084 Chase points. Search this route

💡 Tip: Prefer to pay cash instead of points on some of these routes? Friday Flight Deals tracks the best cash fares on transatlantic routes every week - worth a look if you want to compare.

Two standout hotel deals to whet your appetite before the full list in the premium section:

~29,000 World of Hyatt points per night | Value: 5.5 cents per point

This is exceptional value. At 5.5cpp, you are getting nearly double what most points experts consider a good redemption (2cpp). Nassau is a fantastic destination and the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar is a world-class resort. Book 5 nights and your 5th night is free with World of Hyatt.

~70,000 IHG One Rewards points per night | Value: 6.0 cents per point

Six cents per point on IHG points is genuinely extraordinary - this is one of the best hotel redemptions we have seen in months. Grand Cayman is stunning, the Kimpton Seafire is an exceptional property, and 70k IHG points per night is a steal given the cash rates here.

See all hotel redemptions - full breakdown in the premium section below.

Top hotel award values this week:

Unlock 10+ more hotel redemptions across all major programs with Premium.