New rates are now in force [thread for discussions about the changes]
Apr 29, 2015, 8:47 am
#136
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Apr 29, 2015, 8:51 am
#137
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Apr 29, 2015, 9:56 am
#139
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So find two (full) redemption seats to your destination of choice - either peak or off-peak - and with your 241 added on top it will cost you only the Avios for 1 pax instead of 2.
Read the 241 voucher's T&Cs for the small print (UK-issued Amex 241 vouchers apply for trips starting ex-UK, etc etc)
Apr 29, 2015, 10:03 am
#140
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Booked a couple of TXL-AUH flights at the old rates. Given the minimal taxes I don't mind holding these for a while, then if I do need them I'll just have them changed to the dates I want next year. Worth letting BA hold a couple of hundred quid in exchange for saving 50k Avios per round trip for 2 pax if we do decide to go.
Apr 29, 2015, 10:24 am
#141
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There's no special magic for the 241 other than: it only works for full redemptions, and the 2nd pax isn't charged any Avios but pays taxes/fees/charges.
So find two (full) redemption seats to your destination of choice - either peak or off-peak - and with your 241 added on top it will cost you only the Avios for 1 pax instead of 2.
Read the 241 voucher's T&Cs for the small print (UK-issued Amex 241 vouchers apply for trips starting ex-UK, etc etc)
So find two (full) redemption seats to your destination of choice - either peak or off-peak - and with your 241 added on top it will cost you only the Avios for 1 pax instead of 2.
Read the 241 voucher's T&Cs for the small print (UK-issued Amex 241 vouchers apply for trips starting ex-UK, etc etc)
Is it me????
Apr 29, 2015, 10:52 am
#142
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I've been successfully using my 241s for several years between LHR & CPT, travelling in either F or CW. This did require either 150,000 or 100,00 Avios for my companion. I'm unable to find any information on possible changes, either on the Amex or BA website. Is it me????
Is it me????In other words, yes, its you
Apr 29, 2015, 10:53 am
#143
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I've been successfully using my 241s for several years between LHR & CPT, travelling in either F or CW. This did require either 150,000 or 100,00 Avios for my companion. I'm unable to find any information on possible changes, either on the Amex or BA website. Is it me????
Is it me????http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...b-changes.html
Changes to standard flight redemption rates
Variable rates introduced divided into Off-peak and Peak
For Peak time (school holidays and other busy times), and partner costs
Club World increases - from x2.0 to x3.0 multiplier (50% increase)
First increases - from x3.0 to x4.0 multiplier (33% increase)
For Off Peak time (including every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the year)
Club World increases by 25% from current values
First increases by 13% from current values
Variable rates introduced divided into Off-peak and Peak
For Peak time (school holidays and other busy times), and partner costs
Club World increases - from x2.0 to x3.0 multiplier (50% increase)
First increases - from x3.0 to x4.0 multiplier (33% increase)
For Off Peak time (including every Tuesday and Wednesday throughout the year)
Club World increases by 25% from current values
First increases by 13% from current values
Apr 29, 2015, 10:56 am
#144
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That's not how it used to be. There is no way previously that you could fly LHR-CPT return in F for 150,000 Avios.
Apr 29, 2015, 10:58 am
#145
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Apr 29, 2015, 11:06 am
#146
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Has anyone had any points credited since the change for bookings made before the change to see if they are being credited correctly or not?
My QR booking now shows 80 TPs in MMB but it was showing the original 140 TPs until the change.
I know a lot of people have said that BA will honour old earnings correctly but does anyone have confirmation if this is being done automatically or if I will have to phone BAEC when I return?
My QR booking now shows 80 TPs in MMB but it was showing the original 140 TPs until the change.
I know a lot of people have said that BA will honour old earnings correctly but does anyone have confirmation if this is being done automatically or if I will have to phone BAEC when I return?
Apr 29, 2015, 11:16 am
#147
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The changes only apply to bookings made on or after 28th April 2015, all bookings made before 28th April, regardless of travel date, will earn and collect at the previous rates. This excludes any bookings made on our Airline Partners that do not have a BA flight number.
Apr 29, 2015, 11:18 am
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Apr 29, 2015, 11:33 am
#149
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I bet BA insist on the devalued rates for all Partner flights not on codeshares, irrespective of booking date.
I am looking forward to writing a sarcastic complaint
Apr 29, 2015, 11:57 am
#150
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made prior to 28th April are now showing lower avios and TPs - new rates for any flight booked under partner codeshare. I have a IB7538 (LHR-SIN op by BA) and it is in 'O' class and shows half Avios and TPs of what it was showing couple of days ago in MMB.
It is exactly the other way around for BA codeshares on other partners, I have BA1505 (DFW-LHR op by AA) is still showing full Avios and TPs.
I would be quite annoyed if all my partner coded Economy flights earned the lower rates now.
