BA American Express 2-4-1 Voucher Discussion
Jan 16, 2020, 9:57 am
#1981
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Dundee
Programs: BA Plastic. HH Diamond. Speedwell Bar Lifetime Platinum.
Posts: 1,425
Thank you for that.
Seems I now have all the info, bar the all important phone number(s) to ring at 1am in July this year.
Hoping someone here can direct me to a suitable link, or indeed the number(s) themselves.
As I say, I don't have status, if that matters for the relevant number(s) to dial.
Thanks.
Seems I now have all the info, bar the all important phone number(s) to ring at 1am in July this year.
Hoping someone here can direct me to a suitable link, or indeed the number(s) themselves.
As I say, I don't have status, if that matters for the relevant number(s) to dial.
Thanks.
Select country.
Jan 16, 2020, 1:42 pm
#1983
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LHR
Programs: BAEC Silver, Delta Platinum medallion
Posts: 278
?Does the Amex card now have to be the same as that which earned the voucher
Per the wiki: (emphasis BB)
Q: How do I pay the taxes, surcharges and fees?
A: An American Express card must be used to settle the taxes, surcharges and fees for both passengers. The Terms and Conditions state you must use the same American Express card that the voucher was earned on to settle this payment, but in practice any American Express card can be used. You may not use a Visa, MasterCard or other payment form to settle these fees.
Q: How do I pay the taxes, surcharges and fees?
A: An American Express card must be used to settle the taxes, surcharges and fees for both passengers. The Terms and Conditions state you must use the same American Express card that the voucher was earned on to settle this payment, but in practice any American Express card can be used. You may not use a Visa, MasterCard or other payment form to settle these fees.
Jan 16, 2020, 1:52 pm
#1984
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: BA, Hilton
Posts: 2,091
I think BA/Amex's policy has recently changed on this. I made an online outward 2-4-1 just before Christmas using Mrs K's voucher and with her as the lead traveller. The web site only offered me the option of using her Amex Card and I couldn't see how to change it to mine. When I rang (as her nominee) to make the inbound booking the agent specifically said the card must be the same name as the voucher. Does the Wiki need updating?
I wonder how that would work given that it is reported that you can cancel the card and retain the voucher?
Further data needed, as the scientists rightly say.....
Jan 16, 2020, 2:31 pm
#1985
Join Date: Jun 2003
Programs: BA, IHG, 5C
Posts: 4,413
I think BA/Amex's policy has recently changed on this. I made an online outward 2-4-1 just before Christmas using Mrs K's voucher and with her as the lead traveller. The web site only offered me the option of using her Amex Card and I couldn't see how to change it to mine. When I rang (as her nominee) to make the inbound booking the agent specifically said the card must be the same name as the voucher. Does the Wiki need updating?
Jan 19, 2020, 3:51 pm
#1986
Join Date: Mar 2019
Posts: 101
Moscow
I have made my first ever 2 4 1 booking to Russia in J off peak which should be 17,000 Avios. Was charged 2x £50 taxes. Was detucted 34,000 avios from my Avios, is that right? If not how do i best get the fixed?
Jan 19, 2020, 3:56 pm
#1987
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,970
17,000 one way for one person. So as a return it would be 34,000 with a 2-4-1. If you didn't have a 2-4-1 for two people it would be 34,000 x 2.
Jan 22, 2020, 6:39 am
#1989
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: UK
Programs: ba, SQ, Qatar, Shangri-la
Posts: 11
Could someone please clarify the procedure for adding Manchester to LHR on a 241.
I am shortly hoping to add a return from SE Asia to my outbound flight (booked in October). If I telephone the Japan team will they add the Man-LHR-Man to the ticket or is there a separate requirement. I am somewhat in the dark as it is the first time I will have redeemed long haul on a 241. I have looked through the pages on this forum but cannot seem to find the answer.
The outbound was booked online as suggested by the wonderful experts and I would be so grateful for any pointers.
Warm regards to All, Beaconfella
I am shortly hoping to add a return from SE Asia to my outbound flight (booked in October). If I telephone the Japan team will they add the Man-LHR-Man to the ticket or is there a separate requirement. I am somewhat in the dark as it is the first time I will have redeemed long haul on a 241. I have looked through the pages on this forum but cannot seem to find the answer.
The outbound was booked online as suggested by the wonderful experts and I would be so grateful for any pointers.
Warm regards to All, Beaconfella
Last edited by BEACONFELLA; Jan 24, 2020 at 8:24 am Reason: Update to booking
Jan 24, 2020, 8:35 am
#1990
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: UK
Programs: ba, SQ, Qatar, Shangri-la
Posts: 11
Well. I didn't think that it would be quite as easy but here is what happened this morning.
I was looking to book my return from Singapore in J or F at 355. I had noted that flights were available on the 11th so rang the UK number 0844 493 0747 about 10am. The call was answered and after my explanation the extremely polite and helpful gentleman sorted the return in J and added my Manchester to LHR, he was unable to add the return to Manchester as it was still outside of the time frame, but not to worry he said he would book the return to Manchester when it became available and he would call me to confirm that it was done, I wasn't expecting that. I am now just waiting for the call on Sunday.
I can only say what a positive experience I had especially as I wasn't expecting two J tickets to be available on the 12th as they were not shown on the BA site. Well done BA call center.
I was looking to book my return from Singapore in J or F at 355. I had noted that flights were available on the 11th so rang the UK number 0844 493 0747 about 10am. The call was answered and after my explanation the extremely polite and helpful gentleman sorted the return in J and added my Manchester to LHR, he was unable to add the return to Manchester as it was still outside of the time frame, but not to worry he said he would book the return to Manchester when it became available and he would call me to confirm that it was done, I wasn't expecting that. I am now just waiting for the call on Sunday.
I can only say what a positive experience I had especially as I wasn't expecting two J tickets to be available on the 12th as they were not shown on the BA site. Well done BA call center.
Jan 24, 2020, 11:22 am
#1991
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 29
Sorry if it is not necessarily the right place but it is related to BA and AMEX.
Regarding the recent spend £300 get 3000 Avios offer - any idea if this is cumulative or does it have to be a single transaction required to trigger. It will make a massive difference to me as I only really have SH planned.
TIA
Regarding the recent spend £300 get 3000 Avios offer - any idea if this is cumulative or does it have to be a single transaction required to trigger. It will make a massive difference to me as I only really have SH planned.
TIA
Jan 24, 2020, 11:33 am
#1992
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 49
Sorry if it is not necessarily the right place but it is related to BA and AMEX.
Regarding the recent spend £300 get 3000 Avios offer - any idea if this is cumulative or does it have to be a single transaction required to trigger. It will make a massive difference to me as I only really have SH planned.
TIA
Regarding the recent spend £300 get 3000 Avios offer - any idea if this is cumulative or does it have to be a single transaction required to trigger. It will make a massive difference to me as I only really have SH planned.
TIA
Jan 24, 2020, 2:34 pm
#1993
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Lincoln UK
Posts: 363
Sorry if it is not necessarily the right place but it is related to BA and AMEX.
Regarding the recent spend £300 get 3000 Avios offer - any idea if this is cumulative or does it have to be a single transaction required to trigger. It will make a massive difference to me as I only really have SH planned.
TIA
Regarding the recent spend £300 get 3000 Avios offer - any idea if this is cumulative or does it have to be a single transaction required to trigger. It will make a massive difference to me as I only really have SH planned.
TIA
https://www.headforpoints.com/2020/0...airways-spend/
Jan 29, 2020, 5:23 am
#1994
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 136
About to receive my first voucher in the next few days - quite exciting yet a little nervous. However great wiki and has pretty much answered all my questions.
Will try to use the voucher for the Maldives in CW in Middle Feb next year. Guessing this could be quite a popular route for redemption flights so will call the Japan office T-355 for the outbound flight, then T-355 to add the return flight.
Separate note; Any good websites for booking hotels in the Maldives? Booking direct with the hotels looks extortionate (normally book packages via BA Holidays).
Will try to use the voucher for the Maldives in CW in Middle Feb next year. Guessing this could be quite a popular route for redemption flights so will call the Japan office T-355 for the outbound flight, then T-355 to add the return flight.
Separate note; Any good websites for booking hotels in the Maldives? Booking direct with the hotels looks extortionate (normally book packages via BA Holidays).
Jan 29, 2020, 7:00 am
#1995
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 582
Will try to use the voucher for the Maldives in CW in Middle Feb next year. Guessing this could be quite a popular route for redemption flights so will call the Japan office T-355 for the outbound flight, then T-355 to add the return flight.
Separate note; Any good websites for booking hotels in the Maldives? Booking direct with the hotels looks extortionate (normally book packages via BA Holidays).
Separate note; Any good websites for booking hotels in the Maldives? Booking direct with the hotels looks extortionate (normally book packages via BA Holidays).