bumping this rather than starting a new thread on it, as I'm currently in this situation myself...
Looking for LAX-DUB around May 11 for 12 total days, business class. Nothing on Avios, nothing on Aer Lingus, nothing on Iberia or BA for the Aer Lingus nonstop flight.
I, too, was told to buy coach tickets then use Avios (through AerClub directly, with an email request) to upgrade to business, but I'd obviously prefer to book award travel strictly with Avios - I'm thinking that one-flight-a-day is just not one they like to open up for full Avios award travel, perhaps?
Any tips on this?