Originally Posted by DClass4Me

Reading it again, of course you are right. However no way would I risk testing it!

If I ever do manage to book anything with these Avios, I will treat it as non-refundable even before 1 Dec. I very much doubt they would redeposit the Avios.....

Just another set of datapoints while I'm here:

My existing account, 90K Avios depoited in timely manner at end of promo. No problem for me to price up the BA award I want
Wife's new account. 90k Avios deposited after verifcation/sending in 10 tickets. Can't price up the same award. We've transferred in extra Avios from Amex MR and that hasn't made any difference.Which means I can't book mine as we are travelling together grrrrrr.

It really does seem they have inhibited redemption for partners for new accounts created during promo. Which is not mentioned in any T&Cs, even the ones they retrospectively added when they issued the Avios. Absolute rubbish. Might have to call in to book but can't face it right now.