My flight to bkk from lax on cx was 67,500 plus $27.50. A week or so ago I found 4/21 available on BA for 130,000 BA miles plus around $380.00 in taxes. With the 50% Amex transfer bonus and 4,000 miles in a BA account I almost did it. Was on cx. Del -hkg-lax. At the time I did not realize I would need 30,000 miles for the del to hkg flight. I still think saving the Amex for later use is a good decision. I may need those for family safari tickets in July 2013.