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"I've been looking at all the possible options including routing through european gateway cities but not much luck."
Where and how have you been "looking"? The ba.com website will not display award availability on partner carrier EI; similarly, aa.com will not display award availability on partner carriers AB, AY, IB, or 9W, all of which offer TATL service.