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Old Aug 22, 2017 | 12:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Seanerin
Ok, so the primary reason I would convert them to avios is to use american airlines. However, I just spent the better part of the last hour trying to book flights using avios for American Airlines and have found very very little availability. There was no availability for any of the flights I needed. Any thoughts? I am trying to book through BA executive club.
Are you looking for a nonstop flight, or connecting flights? Avios are not such good value when connecting flights are required.

It's best to search aa.com first for "MileSAAver" availability; if you find none, you won't be able to redeem Avios for those flights.
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