How to book Bangkok Airways flight using Axis ER points

[old_monk]

Hi guys,

Can anyone help me understand which is the best way to book a Bangkok airline flight to travel within Thailand using axis ER points?
I know that JAL is one option but there is a 60 days cooldown in JAL after enrolment so wanted to see what other options are available.
Also, any suggestions on Accor Hotels in Bangkok are welcomed and appreciated 🙂
Thank you so much in advance

 

[Harry1]

Also, if Qantas is showing the flight but Qatar isn't can we still book with Avios?

I do see availability on Qatar too with 6k miles. Maybe not in ur dates. Also, not showing tax amount.

If it is like 6K + 150 taxes, then it can still be considered.

 

[Deleted member 11974]

Also, if Qantas is showing the flight but Qatar isn't can we still book with Avios?

if qantas allows through avios then yes

 

[Guessboy]

Also, if Qantas is showing the flight but Qatar isn't can we still book with Avios?

Yes. Qatar doesn’t show full availability. Qantas does. So check availability in Qantas. Then note down flight numbers and call up Qatar to book. 6000 avios (within Thailand) one way plus taxes approx 100 to 300 THB.

Ignore the points that Qantas is asking because you are not going to book through them.

 

[old_monk]

@old_monk which option felt best for international flight from India to Thailand? I am looking for BLR-HKT and BKK-BLR mainly.

I found BLR-CMB-BKK round trip via Sri Lankan airlines on JAL to be cheapest with 23K miles and 4-5k taxes. But layovers are way too long.

Next is Singapore airlines on and vistara at 40K miles each and 5K taxes. Singapore airlines has Phuket option too.

Thai doesn't seem feasible with 10K taxes on one side.

I'm actually not that pro at this game. had cv points in my account so booked with that bom-bkk business for 52k. does seem high but I had no better use of cv points so went ahead with this.