Your guide to spending Avios | 2014
Jun 30, 2014, 10:54 am
#316
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Juneau, Alaska.
Programs: AS 75K;BA Silver;AA G;HH Dia;HY Glob
Posts: 15,797
I haven't booked through the Iberia website in some time but I have not been prompted to enter a redress number on ba.com or any other airline website; it has always been an optional entry. You might think about logging out and trying in. Also, check to make sure in the personal details of your account that you haven't inadvertently entered something incorrectly.
Jun 30, 2014, 12:17 pm
#317
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ipswich
Programs: BAEC Blue, BAPP
Posts: 158
Thanks again. I tried again after logging in and out, with Chrome and Safari and in English and Spanish. The redress number request only appears for US flights, either way, so will give them a call later in the week.
Jul 1, 2014, 12:36 pm
#318
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Programs: OWEmerald; STARGold; BonvoyPlat; IHGPlat/Amb; HiltonGold; A|ClubPat; AirMilesPlat
Posts: 38,186
Upgrading from Club World to First, additional cash charge
I've got a ticket with ClubWorld (R) form LHR-CPT-CPT issued as a joint fare by AC (TATL flights on AC, also in business). The fare class appears to conform with required fare class for upgrading with Avios (of which I have about 35K which can be topped up). I would only be upgrading one-way. However, I can't figure out what the cash portion would be given the fuel surcharge would increase. Is there a way to determine this additional cost?
Jul 1, 2014, 3:56 pm
#319
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 236
I've used Avios many times to fly AA short haul flights in the US. The last few days, however, I have been unable to pull up the same Milesaaver flights that are visible in AA.com via the BA website. BA is only displaying just the earliest 2 or 3 flights per day. I thought it was a browser glitch but I have tried it via many platforms/browsers. Anyone have any problems like this recently?
Jul 1, 2014, 4:17 pm
#320
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
Using ITA, price a LHR-CPT-LHR round-trip in business class (any fare will do). Note the amounts of the taxes, fees and charges. Do the same thing for LHR-CPT-LHR in first class. Most of the TFC will be the same, if not all. And I think you may find that there is no change if you UuA from Club to First.
Jul 2, 2014, 9:58 am
#321
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: Marriott Plat, Hyatt Glob AA Plat
Posts: 262
Has anyone had issues with taxes on usa-asia AA codeshares? On the BA website it shows the mileage + $5(same as AA), for DFW--NRT, but then on the next screen it adds taxes making the total $350. Just wanted to make sure they do indeed charge taxes on ex-us flights even not transiting through Europe. Or should I call to complete the booking?
Jul 2, 2014, 12:27 pm
#322
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,607
Are UuA transferable?
Can I use my Avios to upgrade someone else who booked an upgrade-eligible fare?
This seems like such a basic question but I don't see it mentioned anywhere either here or in the BA T&C. Apparently it's obvious to BA and everyone else that this is either an outrageous suggestion and out of the question or perfectly normal and not even worth worrying about. But I can't tell which.
This seems like such a basic question but I don't see it mentioned anywhere either here or in the BA T&C. Apparently it's obvious to BA and everyone else that this is either an outrageous suggestion and out of the question or perfectly normal and not even worth worrying about. But I can't tell which.
Jul 3, 2014, 4:42 am
#323
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,327
Can I use my Avios to upgrade someone else who booked an upgrade-eligible fare?
This seems like such a basic question but I don't see it mentioned anywhere either here or in the BA T&C. Apparently it's obvious to BA and everyone else that this is either an outrageous suggestion and out of the question or perfectly normal and not even worth worrying about. But I can't tell which.
This seems like such a basic question but I don't see it mentioned anywhere either here or in the BA T&C. Apparently it's obvious to BA and everyone else that this is either an outrageous suggestion and out of the question or perfectly normal and not even worth worrying about. But I can't tell which.
Jul 3, 2014, 3:06 pm
#324
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: ORD
Programs: 2015 kettle
Posts: 653
I've used Avios many times to fly AA short haul flights in the US. The last few days, however, I have been unable to pull up the same Milesaaver flights that are visible in AA.com via the BA website. BA is only displaying just the earliest 2 or 3 flights per day. I thought it was a browser glitch but I have tried it via many platforms/browsers. Anyone have any problems like this recently?
Jul 4, 2014, 9:21 am
#325
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 236
The wait time to talk to someone from BA was "over an hour" yesterday as well
Jul 6, 2014, 2:24 am
#326
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold & GGL & CCR, HH Diam, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Spire, Tastecard
Posts: 7,549
GGL fee-free cancellation of RFS?
I've done a search but the thread I was looking for isn't coming up.
Can I cancel a RSF booking as GGL free of charge? I seem to recall Nicci saying somewhere that the cancellation / change fee that was introduced for Golds doesnt apply for GGL?
TIA.
Can I cancel a RSF booking as GGL free of charge? I seem to recall Nicci saying somewhere that the cancellation / change fee that was introduced for Golds doesnt apply for GGL?
TIA.
Jul 6, 2014, 5:09 am
#327
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: BA Gold, QF WP
Posts: 12,551
Jul 6, 2014, 1:33 pm
#328
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 93
Sometimes when I search for flights to redeem avios, I can get a month view of dates that flights are available. (usually on international flights, not domestic) Other times, I have to click on each day of the weekly view to see them.
Any idea how I can always see a long term chart for my domestic flights? This would make it easier because I'm happy planning out a vacation long in advance, but would prefer to not search one day at a time.
Edit: For the record, their reward flights map seems unusable to those of us doing US based domestic flights, right? The only airport I see if JFK.
Any idea how I can always see a long term chart for my domestic flights? This would make it easier because I'm happy planning out a vacation long in advance, but would prefer to not search one day at a time.
Edit: For the record, their reward flights map seems unusable to those of us doing US based domestic flights, right? The only airport I see if JFK.
Last edited by ankitgu; Jul 6, 2014 at 1:42 pm
Jul 8, 2014, 2:46 am
#329
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London
Programs: Many. Too many. I came here to cut them down. I failed.
Posts: 2,999
Has something changed recently re: Avios availability / class?
On 29/08 there are 4 x G class seats on LGW-PSA BA 2602, but not showing on Avios.com (1 x CE showing).
I thought redemptions via BA Exec Club booked into X, but Avios could access G class. Has something changed?
On 29/08 there are 4 x G class seats on LGW-PSA BA 2602, but not showing on Avios.com (1 x CE showing).
I thought redemptions via BA Exec Club booked into X, but Avios could access G class. Has something changed?
Jul 8, 2014, 4:24 am
#330
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,327
Has something changed recently re: Avios availability / class?
On 29/08 there are 4 x G class seats on LGW-PSA BA 2602, but not showing on Avios.com (1 x CE showing).
I thought redemptions via BA Exec Club booked into X, but Avios could access G class. Has something changed?
On 29/08 there are 4 x G class seats on LGW-PSA BA 2602, but not showing on Avios.com (1 x CE showing).
I thought redemptions via BA Exec Club booked into X, but Avios could access G class. Has something changed?