Originally Posted by
shorthauldad
Let's not forget that those wizards in Revenue Management are currently offering 9 ET seats for sale on BA902 tomorrow morning ...
... at 4500 Avios + £17.50 ...
...with free seat selection, and luggage
Yes - why not forget about HBO altogether and do these? No-one would be forcing you to check a bag in - you can just bring hand baggage.
I really think that BA HBO fares were primarily aimed at casual non-BAEC flyers - not Gold and Silver card holders.