What's the latest on difficulties using Avios to book award flights on AA metal? I have my eye on some flights that do show up on aa.com as milesaaver awards, expertflyer says there are 9 seats available in T, but when I try to "book with avios" ba.com is telling me there's nothing available. I've tried searching a couple dozen times as detailed @
The (Infuriating) Workaround for Finding AA Award Availability Through British Airways but no luck. Seems to be a common, long term issue with no end in sight?