I have questioned Qatar and they have replied that redeemed airmiles sell out very quickly!
So I have set them a task for the Whole of October and November.
I can depart from Manchester on any day but need 5-7 days in the Philippines. I must leave on 1455 flight to arrive Manila 1835.
Returning I must arrive at 0730 on 4 days out of 7 available in a week.
Lets wait for the reply. I think 10-11 months with this sort of leeway must get a redeem? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
If not then it looks like cheapest Business seat on any airline will get my vote as Airmiles would , in my opinion, be worthless.