Booking advice
Jul 29, 2008, 1:28 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Manchester
Programs: BA, DC, IC
Posts: 347
Booking advice
Hi All, generally how soon do airlines open up thje seats for booking both cash or buy miles I have a feeling its about 356 days before the flight but I could be wrong.
Thanks
Thanks
Jul 29, 2008, 2:15 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edinburgh
Programs: BD *G, Tufty Club - crossing the road is far more dangerous than flying
Posts: 125
Most airlines (including BMI) allow mileage booking 330 days in advance.
Check http://www.awardgrabber.com/ for a handy simple tool.
It varies for paid for flights - easiest way to check is try to book a hypothetical flight on the airline in question.
Cheers, Graeme
Check http://www.awardgrabber.com/ for a handy simple tool.
It varies for paid for flights - easiest way to check is try to book a hypothetical flight on the airline in question.
Cheers, Graeme
Jul 29, 2008, 3:56 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: MAN
Programs: F
Posts: 2,898
Well actually it can be more than 330 days. E.g. bmi themselves release inventory earlier than that (check with their own redemption tool on flybmi.com) and LH release earlier too (check with a Miles&More account). But the ANA tool will not search beyond 330 days, so finding these seats is more of a challenge!
The ICC agents are sometimes initially reluctant to book beyond 330 days but in my experience can be persuaded if you know the seats are available.
The ICC agents are sometimes initially reluctant to book beyond 330 days but in my experience can be persuaded if you know the seats are available.