Can't search AA awards on IB site anymore
Feb 26, 2016, 11:51 am
#1
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Programs: Whatever's Cheapest, Accruing Miles, Redeeming for Premium Cabins, Not Chasing Status Unnecessarily
Posts: 2,264
Can't search AA awards on IB site anymore
If I search MAD-BCN, I get results
If I search CHI-PHL, no results anymore.
If I search CHI-NYC, no results anymore
If I search DTT-PHL, no results anymore.
Previously had results
I think IB is blocking searches of AA partner flights in US if not blocking the tickets altogether...
I haven't called in though
If I search CHI-PHL, no results anymore.
If I search CHI-NYC, no results anymore
If I search DTT-PHL, no results anymore.
Previously had results
I think IB is blocking searches of AA partner flights in US if not blocking the tickets altogether...
I haven't called in though
Mar 17, 2016, 6:13 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tulsa, OK
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 306
I've tried a few times recently. Assumed it was my problem. Tried again today on an AA round trip itinerary that has saver awards available.
Same response: "We regret to inform you that there are no connecting flights between the cities selected."
Same response: "We regret to inform you that there are no connecting flights between the cities selected."
Mar 18, 2016, 4:35 pm
#4
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Barcelona, London, on a plane
Programs: BA Silver, TK E+, AA PP, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 13,041
I really need to start doing some analysis. Many of us long-time Iberia Plus members would never dream of booking anything other than Iberia (and sometimes Vueling) awards through IB+, mostly because of the non-refundable issue.
But it seems that lots of Americans think it costs fewer Avios to book certain Oneworld awards via IB+.
But it seems that lots of Americans think it costs fewer Avios to book certain Oneworld awards via IB+.
Mar 18, 2016, 6:49 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,351
It is possible to book one-way AA rewards with IB+, but normally they don't show up. And if the itinerary has stops it can be much cheaper than with BAEC, especially now that the Band 1 redemption cost has gone up.
Take a look at this post of mine from when the increase was announced, showing an example itinerary that was cheaper with IB+: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25629147-post119.html
Take a look at this post of mine from when the increase was announced, showing an example itinerary that was cheaper with IB+: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/25629147-post119.html
Mar 28, 2016, 1:23 am
#7
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 432
Having this same issue. Flights show as available on BA and other sites, but cannot be booked on Iberia. Keep getting the error message "We regret to inform you that there are no connecting flights between the cities selected." I know calling the center is the obvious solution, but IB's call center is notoriously terrible, especially for non-Spanish speakers
Apr 19, 2016, 8:43 am
#11
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Delta Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 205
Anyone have luck via phone? Hoping to book ITH-PHL-LGA flight with IB+, as BAEC charges for each leg individually...
Also, does IB+ charge any close-in booking fees for AA redemptions?
Also, does IB+ charge any close-in booking fees for AA redemptions?
Apr 28, 2016, 10:54 am
#14
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: DCA
Posts: 818
The city pair was Washington (WAS) and Norfolk (ORF), but now it's not working again! ("We regret to inform you that there are no connecting flights between the cities selected.")
EDIT: Washington and Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE) is showing results.
EDIT: Washington and Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE) is showing results.