Maldives – what FF scheme?

[ross]

Hi all

Looking to go to Maldives in November.

200k Avios
150k Amex Rewards
100k HSBC rewards
2-4-1 Amex Voucher

Just wondered what you’d recommend as best way to travel there.

BA is sold out direct. Could fly to India, limited availability, but possible. Then fly Cash fair on IndiGo.

Qatar is 260k + £800

Any other suggestions, please. Thanks

[NorthernLass]

Use the 241 to DOH, then it’s about 5 hours from there on QR which is very doable in economy?

Otherwise, do Amex points convert to Emirates?

[BBbetter]

Another option to consider is to fly to Bahrain – plenty of availability.
But direct flights from there to Male are expensive. Either book one stop or you can redeem using Etihad or Aeroplan miles.