Avios points can be transferred to other accounts for a fee. A better option is to transfer Amex Membership Rewards into BA Avios. Be careful though as BA charges fuel surcharges on most of their flights. They don't charge fuel surcharges on some partners however. What route are you looking for?

Cheapest price I see online is $1704. I'm showing not available on miles however. I'll keep looking and PM you if I find anything.

Yes. All the airline programs allow in their Terms and Conditions to be able to book for whoever you want.

I have an overabundance of airline miles in several different programs - United, American, British Airways, etc.
If you are looking for a one-way or round-trip flight, let me see if I can book it with miles/points before you pay full retail price for it.

I'm based in US so I was under the impression that I couldn't withdraw USD from Mt. Gox. My plan then would be to send it back to Coinbase if I needed to withdraw or just leave it in Mt. Gox for awhile.

My .02 coinbase to mt. gox transferred in about 5 minutes. I haven't tried a market order yet with Mt. Gox yet though. I have a limit order with them but price hasn't reached $1240 yet

Also a follow up...would sending BTC back and forth between Coinbase and Mt. Gox raise any flags?

So far I've had good luck with Coinbase. Just was able to complete an instant transaction as well. Funds haven't been taken out of my bank or my cc but they have posted to my coinbase account. Purchased 0.1 BTC @ $976 per BTC. Looking at this is it not possible to make money on the "spread". I've noticed that Coinbase typically trades lower than Mt. Gox and other exchanges. Could one buy low on Coinbase, then send to Mt. Gox where you can then make a limit or market order on a higher exchange? I'm new so be gentle!

I think this is a great way to keep the bots out!
Other bulletin boards need to adopt this rule.