Thanks for everyone's comments.
Originally Posted by
BA6501
Some people, who perhaps would prefer an alternative flight to the one they booked, or indeed who can no longer make their flight as planned, may be tempted by the offer.
This seems reasonable. It just seemed very improbable to me that I get an offer which makes no sense any which way.
Originally Posted by
salut0
If they want you to change, but you’re flexible, you might do better just waiting and see if they pay you more to take a bump offer on the day itself.
I get this thanks, I presumed the flight must be oversold to a degree. It does seem odd that they are trying to pay people to not fly on that flight but still selling it. I don't really have any flexibility so I guess I will check in nice and early to reduce the risk of getting bumped.
Originally Posted by
csycsycsy
- Is the voucher in gbp and not eur because OP had BAEC as FFP on the booking? Assuming this was a MAD-PNA booking.
I actually booked it in GBP to get a bit of cashback.
Originally Posted by
csycsycsy
- As BA6501 said, I don't think the free offer is targeted/tailored, perhaps every pax in Y got the same offer
I think this is likely.
Originally Posted by
csycsycsy
- Is the offer free change (no change fees) + no fare difference, or just no change fees? If latter then not that attractive, if former what window can one choose the replacement flights from?
The email links to the previous flight on the same day. And then I can select more options. Including a flight the next day. I presume it is not change fee and no difference in fare. If it is not free of fare difference then it is terrible offer.
Originally Posted by
csycsycsy
- IB is a for profit business, they would be "delusion" had they highballed the initial offer
Fair point
Originally Posted by
csycsycsy
- I think IDB compensation requires a BP so can take advantage of IB's check in anytime to get a BP now, that might prevent receiving further higher offers but since you sound inflexible it's all (IDB) or nothing, so get the BP.
Didn't even know I can check in, I will do that already.
Originally Posted by
csycsycsy
- What's fun at PNA? The trains (3hrs) are around 50eur on the days the IB flightt are showing 342 eur
Lots of eats and drinks in PNA. Mainly its just a nice place to live. My booking has been quite a cluster to be honest. I am flying from LIS on a separate booking. I already have foregone my LIS MAD ticket and booked a new one on the earlier flight because I decided I would probably not make the connection. The trains were not working out for the previous arrival from LIS. They might work for the new arrival from LIS but I already have tix for IB now. Had I originally booked the earlier LIS MAD flight then I am sure I would be on the train.
Originally Posted by
csycsycsy
- What does LATAM do in an nearly oversold situation?
I don't know to be honest, possibly blame it on the weather and steal your money?