Originally Posted by
thumshie
Can't use the Amex 2-for-1. If there was 4 seats available for Avios redemption that would have been easier better and could use both 2-for-1 I have
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Yep - after I posted I did realise this but then I actually had some work to do, so couldn't repost!
Originally Posted by
thumshie
Yes this was original plan, while cost(putting the 2 children on one booking) was the goal, saving on the cost of seat assignment when there's a Silver card holder and the perk of assigning seats on the one booking was my ultimate goal. Though the idea of the OH being assigned both children for seat assignment and me on my own could also work
Originally Posted by
thumshie
I could book two PNR's as suggested and link, then select the two adult seats. If I attempt to create a new booking to see if the seats next have been blocked(due to system realising there are associated children) - if they haven't I could then pay for the seat assignment for the children. I'd wager the BA IT system is not clover enough, but can always hope!!
I think that this sounds reasonable in theory.. and is the best option you have without paying for seats - but you might be stressing till T-24 to be sure that they are actually the kids' seats and not some random punter. As well as trying a dummy booking, you could also try Expert Flyer which will show you whether seats are blocked or assigned once you have booked. I have to stress though that "linking the booking" doesn't have quite the 100% solid attachments of the 2 bookings that you might expect. As far as I know it's just a note in the bookings, rather than something which actually binds them together.