Originally Posted by
corporate-wage-slave
However since the threads cross-referenced above has come out, there is now another solution, which is to pay for seating using Avios. A Blue passenger (BAEC entry level) gets about 7,000 Avios on a flight like SEA-LHR, Now that doesn't entirely cover the cost of the seats, there is still a gap of about $30 but nevertheless it is an option.
Can you tell me when this started? have 241 reward CW seats booked for October and paid to reserve seats. Do you know if I could use avios instead and get a refund? Thanks for any help. This is the first time I’ve seen this.