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Old May 17, 2021 | 7:46 am
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Originally Posted by BA707
Currently booked on LHR-PKX in F for later this month which has been cancelled. Route appears to be suspended until 31st October with no availability in all classes until then.
Have spoken to the Gold line and the agent advised the ticket validity rule (from date of booking - not issue) would still apply which means effectively losing the 50% promotion as a FTV would be the only option. Changing carrier or destination (regardless of banding) would not be possible.

Has anyone had any luck changing a flight past the ticket validity where it's been impossible to fly prior?
Is there any way for BA to extend the ticket validity?

TIA
Few comments here:
- FTV is not the only option. If there is no flight, you can take a full refund which means cash in the bank and Avios on your account.
- There have been a few lucky ones who managed to get past the 12 months, but it's most likely a mistake from agents and not something you should expect.
- If there is a way, BA are not willing to budge on this officially. Again it may happen by luck but it isn't their official policy.
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