Originally Posted by
wingzing
I have a question about D class availability on British Airways. I ask in this forum because it is relevant to oneworld Explorer fares. I am trying to book a DONE itinerary 11 months out. Beginning on March 18 2027 and continuing on to the end of the 355 day booking window there is no D class inventory on intra-Europe flights (using Expertflyer). I have looked at several LHR-XXX city pairs. For example:
BA423 AGP-LHR 03/20/27 12:50 PM-2:55PM J9C9D0R0I0Y9B9H0K0M0L0V0N0O0Q0S0G0
BA546 LHR-FCO 04/05/27 6:40AM-10:15AM J9C9D0R0I0Y9B9H0K0M0L0V0N0O0Q0S0G0
Same pattern for AMS, CPH, CDG, etc. In the past I have been able to book a DONE that includes BA flights more than 10 months out. Is this something new? Is there a work around (other than "placesaver" dates)?
BA RevMan has been known to block cheaper fare buckets when booking so long in advance. Just use placeholder dates and then make date changes for free a few months later.
Since you're seeing this for bog standard LHR-xxx flights too, this does not seem to be a POC availability problem or the rumoured RTW specific fare type availability restriction.