Avios availability in F on 787-9 operated flights
Jan 7, 2017, 10:37 am
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Avios availability in F on 787-9 operated flights
Does anyone have any historical data on how often F seats are opened up with such small F cabins? I'm particularly interested in SCL!
P.S. I hope it was OK to create a new thread, as it's slightly different topic from the thread I've recently opened!
P.S. I hope it was OK to create a new thread, as it's slightly different topic from the thread I've recently opened!
Jan 7, 2017, 12:39 pm
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Greetings!
its a function of the cabin - it's only 8 F seats on the 789 so less seats though there are supposed to be 2 seats in each class on each flight....
SCL - may be a bit tough - many of us have wanted SCL on the route network for a while. In fact F is almost full on the LHR-SCL sector for the next week!!!!! (Unless I had done something wrong.....) So lots of us want to try out BA's first direct foray into Chile and the longest flight BA operates...
Also I gather this route is performing strongly for BA and they are more than happy with forward bookings which means they are likely to minimise Avios seats....
Having spent 4 days in Santiago and currently in Lastarria all I can say is it's a great place to visit so good luck!!!!
FD
its a function of the cabin - it's only 8 F seats on the 789 so less seats though there are supposed to be 2 seats in each class on each flight....
SCL - may be a bit tough - many of us have wanted SCL on the route network for a while. In fact F is almost full on the LHR-SCL sector for the next week!!!!! (Unless I had done something wrong.....) So lots of us want to try out BA's first direct foray into Chile and the longest flight BA operates...
Also I gather this route is performing strongly for BA and they are more than happy with forward bookings which means they are likely to minimise Avios seats....
Having spent 4 days in Santiago and currently in Lastarria all I can say is it's a great place to visit so good luck!!!!
FD
Jan 7, 2017, 12:46 pm
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To the OP, the 789 has not been around for long and I'm sure BA will be adjusting their revenue management and award availability for the cabin size, so historical availability anecdotes won't really give much useful insight.
Jan 7, 2017, 12:46 pm
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I was under the impression F reward seats weren't guaranteed and the 2 seats were only guaranteed in J and Y...happy to be corrected though
Jan 7, 2017, 12:46 pm
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Greetings!
its a function of the cabin - it's only 8 F seats on the 789 so less seats though there are supposed to be 2 seats in each class on each flight....
SCL - may be a bit tough - many of us have wanted SCL on the route network for a while. In fact F is almost full on the LHR-SCL sector for the next week!!!!! (Unless I had done something wrong.....) So lots of us want to try out BA's first direct foray into Chile and the longest flight BA operates...
Also I gather this route is performing strongly for BA and they are more than happy with forward bookings which means they are likely to minimise Avios seats....
Having spent 4 days in Santiago and currently in Lastarria all I can say is it's a great place to visit so good luck!!!!
FD
its a function of the cabin - it's only 8 F seats on the 789 so less seats though there are supposed to be 2 seats in each class on each flight....
SCL - may be a bit tough - many of us have wanted SCL on the route network for a while. In fact F is almost full on the LHR-SCL sector for the next week!!!!! (Unless I had done something wrong.....) So lots of us want to try out BA's first direct foray into Chile and the longest flight BA operates...
Also I gather this route is performing strongly for BA and they are more than happy with forward bookings which means they are likely to minimise Avios seats....
Having spent 4 days in Santiago and currently in Lastarria all I can say is it's a great place to visit so good luck!!!!
FD
Jan 7, 2017, 12:49 pm
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Jan 7, 2017, 1:03 pm
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I can find plenty* of F availability on the LHR-SCL flight in F for 2 people....
* In June... Apparently I checked an unusual month.
April and May there is some left as well.
* In June... Apparently I checked an unusual month.
April and May there is some left as well.
Jan 7, 2017, 1:07 pm
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Jan 7, 2017, 1:08 pm
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Jan 7, 2017, 3:40 pm
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Jan 7, 2017, 4:56 pm
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Hi,
I got a first award seat on the London to tokyo narita flight when it appeared with around 2 weeks to go on the 787-9.
Cabin load was 5/8.
Have to fly back from haneda on the 7777.
Regards
Tbs
I got a first award seat on the London to tokyo narita flight when it appeared with around 2 weeks to go on the 787-9.
Cabin load was 5/8.
Have to fly back from haneda on the 7777.
Regards
Tbs
Jan 7, 2017, 5:04 pm
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While YYZ certainly isn't the most desirable destination in the next 3 months there is F availability on the 789 flights but generally more on the earlier 772 operated 92/93