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guv1976
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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.
I checked everything on your list except 9w which I need to call in for. I used expertflyer and qantas website. Interestingly qantas shows IB C availability but BA claims there is no availability on that date. EI has availability but the flight is too early to get in from PMI.