Reward Saver availability
Jan 15, 2013, 2:12 am
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Nope, but it may be different on Avios.com as opposed to ba.com.
The other option to consider is calling and speaking to the BAEC -- they do have the capability of trying to reserve seats, and then asking Revenue Management to release more seats for you.
You will be at the mercy of Lady Luck, however, and you will also have to pay the off-line booking service charge if seats become available.
The other option to consider is calling and speaking to the BAEC -- they do have the capability of trying to reserve seats, and then asking Revenue Management to release more seats for you.
You will be at the mercy of Lady Luck, however, and you will also have to pay the off-line booking service charge if seats become available.
Jan 15, 2013, 3:40 am
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Jan 15, 2013, 4:46 am
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Just looked on Avios.com, and it's showing availability with Iberia via Madrid.
Depends on how many Avios you have to burn, and how much of a hassle you perceive the connection to be for you ?
Depends on how many Avios you have to burn, and how much of a hassle you perceive the connection to be for you ?
Jan 15, 2013, 7:01 am
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I thought I might see RS availability on Aer Lingus DUB-TLS but it's not appearing - presumably only available through the call centre so I'll give them a buzz later on.
Jan 15, 2013, 7:02 am
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Jan 15, 2013, 7:22 am
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Also, I would be very surprised if BA were able to book any Aer Lingus flight for you at the Reward Flight Saver rates.
Jan 15, 2013, 8:10 am
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Jan 15, 2013, 8:28 am
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Mar 6, 2013, 3:07 am
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Just out of curiosity went back and looked for RS availability on the outbound leg and lo & behold there are now 6 seats! 
Does anyone know if there's a best time to look for RS availability (-3 months, -1 month etc.) or is it just pot luck?
Does anyone know if there's a best time to look for RS availability (-3 months, -1 month etc.) or is it just pot luck?
Mar 6, 2013, 3:39 am
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Short answer is it is pot luck.
Availability comes and goes and there appears to be no discernible trend to how BA release them. To add to that seats sometimes appear out the blue because another traveller has cancelled their booking and the seats go back on the market.
Having said that, over 10 months or less than 1 month from date of travel seem to be the best times to find a seat.
Availability comes and goes and there appears to be no discernible trend to how BA release them. To add to that seats sometimes appear out the blue because another traveller has cancelled their booking and the seats go back on the market.
Having said that, over 10 months or less than 1 month from date of travel seem to be the best times to find a seat.