I don't know that. I don't see why AP wouldn't see it if other partners see it. I don't think there's anything wrong with telling an agent precisely that -- you can see it available in another star ff account, can he or she put in a request for it to see if it comes back as available?

Incidentally I think this is the one case where AP will waive the change fee -- if you're not changing flights, just the cos to one you already paid the miles for.


Regarding BD: They don't have "business" on the UK/Irish flights to evade the British APD. Instead they have full flex economy which is basically the same thing anyways. "I" space is a business award which comes out of the same seats.

However check which plane type you're on. If you're on a 319/320 then sure the extra leg-room is nice but on a RJ then afaik it's going to be the same regardless.

And the BD domestic lounge is a nice quiet domestic business lounge but there are no showers and no hot food. So after a red-eye it might not really make that much difference to you.

Does CO have an arrivals lounge or a deal to use anyone else's? That plus stay in a restaurant in T1 may be just as good as a departure lounge. (in the main terminal -- the international area -- don't go to the domestic/irish gates until you're ready as there are barely any shops or food there -- but it's quite a bit of walking so...)