Nov 17, 2012, 4:33 pm
Last edit by: Prospero
i Preface
If you are new to the British Airways Executive Club (BAEC) or a long term member but have not booked a redemption flight since the programme's relaunch in 2011, you may have realised by now that planning an Avios redemption calls for a shift in mindset, especially to those more used to redeeming miles for flights with North American frequent flyer programmes.
The purpose of this thread is to introduce you to how the BAEC works in terms of spending Avios and to share some tips will will assist you during the planning and booking stages. We'll also cover the options available to you, so you can make an informed decision on how best to maximise your Avios Points.
If you are seeking guidance on the changes to the Executive Club in relation to the programme's 2011 relaunch, the Q&A discussion serves as a very useful reference point.
The purpose of this thread is to introduce you to how the BAEC works in terms of spending Avios and to share some tips will will assist you during the planning and booking stages. We'll also cover the options available to you, so you can make an informed decision on how best to maximise your Avios Points.
If you are seeking guidance on the changes to the Executive Club in relation to the programme's 2011 relaunch, the Q&A discussion serves as a very useful reference point.
ii Contents
Introduction
Standard reward flights
Multi-Partner reward flights
Reward Flight Saver
Avios & Money
Upgrading using Avios
Using your companion vouchers
Additional Gold benefits
Hotel and car rental redemptions
Avios Part Payment
Standard reward flights
Multi-Partner reward flights
Reward Flight Saver
Avios & Money
Upgrading using Avios
Using your companion vouchers
Additional Gold benefits
Hotel and car rental redemptions
Avios Part Payment
iii Acknowledgments
This guide is a collaborative effort, and could not have been produced without the kind contributions from corporate-wage-slave, DWFI, LTN Phobia, Petrus, Prospero, and Stez.
Your guide to spending Avios [Beta]
Oct 29, 2013, 9:48 am
#841
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Wimbledon, UK
Programs: Budding BA Bronze, MPC Gold
Posts: 370
Yes you can upgrade if you are in an eligible fare bucket to upgrade, you will most likely need to call to do this.
For WT (economy) you would need to be in a Y, B or H fare bucket to upgrade which typically won't happen for a Flight + Hotel/Car booking.
All WTP (premium economy) fares you can upgrade.
You do not receive double avios (or double tier points) for a Flight + Hotel/Car booking, you receive the standard flight avios and 2 avios per £ spent.
For WT (economy) you would need to be in a Y, B or H fare bucket to upgrade which typically won't happen for a Flight + Hotel/Car booking.
All WTP (premium economy) fares you can upgrade.
You do not receive double avios (or double tier points) for a Flight + Hotel/Car booking, you receive the standard flight avios and 2 avios per £ spent.
Oct 31, 2013, 2:28 pm
#842
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 57
I know there is a rule saying that you can only UUA one cabin and not from cheap WT fares to WT+, but I am wondering if there are exceptions to this rule when there is no WT+.
I just booked LHR-AMM in WT (booking class N). The flight features no WT+. Is it possible to UUA to CW on this flight at all?
I just booked LHR-AMM in WT (booking class N). The flight features no WT+. Is it possible to UUA to CW on this flight at all?
Oct 31, 2013, 2:40 pm
#843
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: From ORK, live LCY
Programs: BA Silver, EI Silver, HH Gold, BW Gold, ABP, Seigneur des Horaires des Mucci
Posts: 14,217
No. N class is not upgradable using Avios.
If you were in at least H class, you would be able to upgrade using Avios to Club World, subject to availability.
If you were in at least H class, you would be able to upgrade using Avios to Club World, subject to availability.
Oct 31, 2013, 2:41 pm
#844
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: LHR
Programs: Accor PLT,Thai Silver, HH Dia, SPG Titanium (LT Gold), Aegean Gold, BA Silver
Posts: 5,120
Does it happen to give you a cash price for the UG?
Nov 6, 2013, 9:08 am
#845
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: London
Programs: MUCCI; BAEC Lifetime Gold; Marriott Bonvoy Emeritus Titanium; Hertz#1, Avis President’s Club
Posts: 3,214
Transferring Avios to another member
I know the the BA web site says "You can only transfer a maximum of 24,000 Avios to any one Executive Club Member", but is this per year or just a one off in a lifetime?
I have searched this forum but cannot find the answer.
TIA
I have searched this forum but cannot find the answer.
TIA
Nov 6, 2013, 9:10 am
#846
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: BA Gold, QF WP
Posts: 12,551
4.
The Sender can only transfer a maximum of 24,000 Avios Points to any one Member in any one calendar year.
5.
The Sender can transfer a total of 144,000 Avios Points in any one calendar year to multiple Recipients provided the 24,000 Avios Points limit is not exceeded per Recipient.
Nov 6, 2013, 9:38 am
#847
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: London
Programs: MUCCI; BAEC Lifetime Gold; Marriott Bonvoy Emeritus Titanium; Hertz#1, Avis President’s Club
Posts: 3,214
https://www.britishairways.com/trave...e/public/en_gb
4.
The Sender can only transfer a maximum of 24,000 Avios Points to any one Member in any one calendar year.
5.
The Sender can transfer a total of 144,000 Avios Points in any one calendar year to multiple Recipients provided the 24,000 Avios Points limit is not exceeded per Recipient.
4.
The Sender can only transfer a maximum of 24,000 Avios Points to any one Member in any one calendar year.
5.
The Sender can transfer a total of 144,000 Avios Points in any one calendar year to multiple Recipients provided the 24,000 Avios Points limit is not exceeded per Recipient.
Nov 6, 2013, 4:51 pm
#848
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 183
I have a question regarding the waiver of change/cancellation fee for Gold members on award bookings. Does it only work for reservations, where the Gold members travels themselves. Or change fee is waived for all reservations made from my mileage account?
Nov 6, 2013, 5:12 pm
#849
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
Nov 7, 2013, 1:27 am
#850
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,661
How much it cost in avios to redeem a F ticket on QR on intra gulf flights?
Nov 7, 2013, 1:55 am
#852
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Programs: BA Gold, QF WP
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Does this page help?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19160489-post2.html
It is sold as F, so F applies (similar to AA domestic F).
Nov 7, 2013, 4:44 am
#853
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,661
And even just post #2 in this thread...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19160489-post2.html
It is sold as F, so F applies (similar to AA domestic F).
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/19160489-post2.html
It is sold as F, so F applies (similar to AA domestic F).
Nov 10, 2013, 1:54 pm
#854
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges and Environmentally Friendly Travel
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 22,213
Housekeeping notice
Information on the new Avios Part Payment facility has been added to this guide.
Nov 15, 2013, 12:21 pm
#855
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: CA
Posts: 1,311
I was trying to book a RT direct flight withiN US on Alaska.
I was charged 12.80 in taxes.
I thought it was supposed to be max of $5?
Sjc-pdx is the itinerary.
When i booked a Sjc-sea i was charged $5 (round trip, direct)
What's the reason for the increase?
I was charged 12.80 in taxes.
I thought it was supposed to be max of $5?
Sjc-pdx is the itinerary.
When i booked a Sjc-sea i was charged $5 (round trip, direct)
What's the reason for the increase?
