BA fare discounts with AARP Master Thread
Jan 30, 2017, 7:24 am
#181
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: TPA/ABZ
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Interesting observation:
If the AARP discount is applied to a base fare of less than $65, it will drive the base fare to zero.
What makes it interesting is that this $0 base fare eliminates $36 r/t in US Transportation taxes. So for instance, on a $57 base fare (pre-discount), I actually saved around $93 with the discount.
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If the AARP discount is applied to a base fare of less than $65, it will drive the base fare to zero.
What makes it interesting is that this $0 base fare eliminates $36 r/t in US Transportation taxes. So for instance, on a $57 base fare (pre-discount), I actually saved around $93 with the discount.
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These are from the terms and conditions. Where are you going to find a round trip base fare of < $65? Perhaps I've misunderstood you?
Jan 30, 2017, 7:47 am
#183
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Jerusalem
Programs: ba gold
Posts: 103
"The exclusive discounts as indicated on this offer page are available online to AARP members only via the dedicated link on this page when booking a round-trip through fare (round-trip flights with connection to final destination, separate tickets do not qualify for discount) from select US gateways to UK and beyond."
These are from the terms and conditions. Where are you going to find a round trip base fare of < $65? Perhaps I've misunderstood you?
These are from the terms and conditions. Where are you going to find a round trip base fare of < $65? Perhaps I've misunderstood you?
Last edited by a mirrer; Jan 30, 2017 at 7:53 am
Jan 30, 2017, 8:46 am
#185
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: IL
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Yes...I'm finding some from ORD to Northern Europe, 7 day stay, economy class.
$60 base fare + $250 BA surcharge + ~&150 in taxes/fees = all-in around $460.
With AARP I'm finding instances where the all-in drops to around $365
These price as a $0 base fare component + $250 BA surcharge + ~$115 in taxes/fees
$60 base fare + $250 BA surcharge + ~&150 in taxes/fees = all-in around $460.
With AARP I'm finding instances where the all-in drops to around $365
These price as a $0 base fare component + $250 BA surcharge + ~$115 in taxes/fees
Jan 30, 2017, 8:59 am
#186
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA - DCA
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Have any BA Silver/Golds found the AARP discounted fares difficult to upgrade using Avios?
Specifically, is there any evidence these AARP-discount fares are treated different from a BA.com purchased ticket for Avios upgrade once they've been ticketed???
Specifically, is there any evidence these AARP-discount fares are treated different from a BA.com purchased ticket for Avios upgrade once they've been ticketed???
Jan 30, 2017, 5:14 pm
#187
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: AA Plat Pro, IHG Diamond
Posts: 97
I have been tracking an overseas biz class fare for about a month now. With and without the AARP discount (flights on Star Alliance booked through BA). This MORNING I was still showing the $400 discount, as was showing every day, but this AFTERNOON the discount dropped to $200. Any insight? I'm going to keep trying through the night & tomorrow since the discount ends tomorrow. Thanks in advance!
Jan 31, 2017, 12:38 am
#188
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Yes. I called the Gold line to upgrade 2 JFK-LHR CW tickets issued with the AARP discount to First, using Avios, just over a year ago. The availability was there but I was told, after a while on hold while the agent checked, that tickets issued on this particular discount are not eligible for Avios upgrade. I should add that I did not persevere and left it at that one call so whether it would have worked with another agent I do not know.
Jan 31, 2017, 6:20 am
#189
Join Date: Nov 2001
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I have been tracking an overseas biz class fare for about a month now. With and without the AARP discount (flights on Star Alliance booked through BA). This MORNING I was still showing the $400 discount, as was showing every day, but this AFTERNOON the discount dropped to $200. Any insight? I'm going to keep trying through the night & tomorrow since the discount ends tomorrow. Thanks in advance!
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Jan 31, 2017, 6:35 am
#191
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Jan 31, 2017, 7:04 am
#192
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: IAH
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Just did this recently, booked IAH-LHR-CDG R/T, in WT+ and tried to upgrade to Club. Online showed the Avios & $$$ content, but it wouldn't allow me to complete the operation online, so called in. Agent was a little thrown at first, saying that the $$$ seemed too high, and so she queried it. Came back and confirmed same amount (about $700 rt) I assume that in the upgrade operation I lost the AARP discount, but happy enough with the deal overall, as WT+ has been surprisingly reasonable of late.
Jan 31, 2017, 7:20 am
#193
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA - DCA
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Hopefully a temporary issue:
Today, 9:15 AM EST I received this message on the landing page to book the AARP fares:
"We regret that the special discount offer is currently unavailable."
Today, 9:15 AM EST I received this message on the landing page to book the AARP fares:
"We regret that the special discount offer is currently unavailable."
Jan 31, 2017, 10:40 am
#195
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