Originally Posted by
Rob E
Hi all. I've had my BA Amex 241 booking cancelled for May 15th on BA281 to LAX. I had booked First out and Business back. I tried rebooking a couple of weeks ago and was told to sit tight and let them cancel it and I'd be able to rebook for a later for free, and they'd open up seats if no Avois availability. I tried to rebook just now and was told I could rebook within 14 days of original flight and they'd open up seats, but if I wanted to go later in the year there would need to be Avios availability. Which agent was correct?
Yes what you have been told is correct. If rebooking within -3/+14 days they will rebook without regard to reward availability, so if there are any seats in the cabin that is sufficient. If you want to rebook for dates beyond that then you need reward availability. In both cases there should be no fees or other costs to rebook. The alternative is cancellation - so you get everything back including the avios, cash, and vouhcer. You can then rebook at your own convenience or use them for something esle.