Avios Redemption LHR-LAS - F Seat Availability
Oct 18, 2016, 7:11 am
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Avios Redemption LHR-LAS - F Seat Availability
Hi all, first post in a loooooong time.
I'm looking to book a redemption in F class to Vegas, but can't seem to find any availability at all. I've established they definitely don't release F seats the standard 354 days before that the Econ/Club are released. I called BA but all they could tell me is that they might release some at some point. i.e. couldn't tell me anything with regards to when/how many etc.
Anyone got experience or know anything further than what the BA agent told me?
Thanks in advance,
Rich
I'm looking to book a redemption in F class to Vegas, but can't seem to find any availability at all. I've established they definitely don't release F seats the standard 354 days before that the Econ/Club are released. I called BA but all they could tell me is that they might release some at some point. i.e. couldn't tell me anything with regards to when/how many etc.
Anyone got experience or know anything further than what the BA agent told me?
Thanks in advance,
Rich
Oct 18, 2016, 7:16 am
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BA have committed only to releasing 4 seats in WT and 2 in CW at the time booking opens.
So yes the agent was correct to say that they couldn't tell you anything about F rewards!
So yes the agent was correct to say that they couldn't tell you anything about F rewards!
Oct 18, 2016, 7:20 am
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I'd counter the above and say I've had 100% success last 2/3 years turning J into F using Avios. Twice this year. They do sporadically open up - sometimes two or three together. I've got two next month. Also, in July F opened up on both my outbound and return - but was on AA ticket and couldn't UuA 
Oct 18, 2016, 7:22 am
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I'd counter the above and say I've had 100% success last 2/3 years turning J into F using Avios. Twice this year. They do sporadically open up - sometimes two or three together. I've got two next month. Also, in July F opened up on both my outbound and return - but was on AA ticket and couldn't UuA
Oct 18, 2016, 7:24 am
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Beginning of July it was about one week out - and plentiful - August was UuA'd back in January and for this November it was around Easter. I have absolutely no idea why / how they get released when they do
I do get a bit OCD checking to be fair !
I do get a bit OCD checking to be fair !
Oct 18, 2016, 7:24 am
#7
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We were able to get 2 x F LHR-LAS for the end of April 2017 booked as soon as the flight was available 355 (?) days in advance.
At the time of booking LAS was wide open in F for several days either side of our desired travel date - was really quite surprised by this.
At the time of booking LAS was wide open in F for several days either side of our desired travel date - was really quite surprised by this.
Oct 18, 2016, 7:40 am
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I love returning from LAS in F, it's great as a late take off and I really sleep well (esp after Vegas excess!) however it's the route where I take the least service, so probably the worst use of Avios!
Oct 18, 2016, 7:41 am
#11
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LAX in F really is hen's teeth unless using an agent & GUF2
Oct 18, 2016, 7:44 am
#12
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I've done 4 BA CW LHR-LAS flights since the route was launched, and never experienced the 'terrible people' you refer to. In fact, all been a standard (poor) BA business class flight.
Oct 18, 2016, 7:52 am
#13
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Availability was rather good for a while when they added more flights
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...r-las-j-f.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...r-las-j-f.html
Oct 18, 2016, 7:54 am
#14
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It's a leisure flight. The LAX flight is simply much nicer.
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