Originally Posted by
pinniped
I would love to use Avios to redeem to Aer Lingus J, but I can never find it available. EI Y is pretty easy to find, so I just live with that for the 6 to 7 hour flight.
The fees to redeem Avios on the other TATL options are a deal-breaker for me. At that point, I'd just rather look for a good deal on a paid J fare.
Concur about the heinous surcharges. Accordingly I would only use Avios to redeem for TATL C/F class in conjunction with a Chase 241 cert. I have not had much difficulty finding seats (even from West Coast) if reserved very far in advance of travel but it is hit or miss. Otherwise I think using Avios to book partner awards to South America avoids the surcharges, no?
I think my point is that I would not use for cheapo short flights in Europe on a regular basis but certainly would do so as an add-on or stopover to a TATL (on BA or otherwise). Alas it is at least 10 hours to the West Coast, so Y is no longer an option for me.
