Award flight from JFK to JED, would appreciate any help
I’m looking to book 2 business class tickets some time in mid August to early September from JFK to JED. I’ve booked flights on points before but this would be my first real redemption, especially on something other than economy. It would be for the start of my honeymoon (would be going from JED to Asia after spending time in Saudi)
The best point redemption I see right now is 78k LifeMiles per person, business class via EgyptAir with a layover in Cairo (8/12). I saw 105k per person on Saudia Airlines via AF/KLM (8/18) but whenever I try to book for 2, the availability goes away so I’m assuming it’s only 1 available? I’ve seen royal air Marov available for 70k AA points, which I don’t have. But I heard you can book them through Etihad guest? Either way, when I try the search for 2 tickets, it disappears.
Open to suggestions, repositioning, etc. I kinda impulse bought a month of seats.aero and though it’s been really insightful I have yet to find anything that stands out. Appreciate any help and thanks in advance!!
Amex points: 686k
Capital One points: 313k
Chase points Saving for Hyatt but open for good redemptions: 400k
Edit: totally forgot to mention why I’m hesitant on the EgyptAir - did some research and I’m getting very mixed reviews, with some saying it’s alright and others saying don’t bother even with business class. I’ve heard the dry aspect of it but I don’t drink anyways. Not to mention with the war going on, I checked their website and it seems like there’s been at least some impact and I’m just not sure I want to risk cancellation or anything. But I can be convinced if anyone has good stories.