Originally Posted by
wingzing
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)?
Using EF, set the alliance control to oneworld and see if there is 'D' inventory when booking as a codeshare. If not, then you may be able to have the flight in there as a waitlist, if the waitlist is open. Otherwise, you'll have to book as an open-dated segment.
Originally Posted by
Always Flyin
"D" class availability on Expert Flyer does not necessarily correlate to availability for RTW "D" fares.
They are separate fare buckets. You can't see the latter.
I've never seen 'D' inventory in a DONEx be greater than 'D' inventory as a standalone.
Originally Posted by
link2
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.
Exactly.