BA American Express 2-4-1 Voucher Discussion
Mar 4, 2019, 7:24 am
#1276
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: UK
Programs: BA Blue, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 304
I have a BA Prem Plus and a Rewards Gold card. I am looking to cycle between the two to maximize welcome bonus' and ensure I'm not paying 2 lots of annual fee.
I recently earned the companion voucher so called up Amex to cancel the BA card. The woman was threatening that I HAVE to book using the BA card and its not part of their T&C but BA's. I told her I had heard that this is not true and she said she'd heard that too but could not comment. I said, okay I'll use the voucher then cancel the card and she threatened that if I don't have the original payment card at the time of travel the ticket could be voided. This sounds like desperate attempts to stop me cancelling.
Is there any truth in what they say or any examples of the voucher/booking being cancelled as a result of the card being cancelled??
Mar 5, 2019, 4:23 am
#1277
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 211
This is good to know as i've triggered the voucher within 2 months of getting the card. If i cancel soon, can i sign up again in 6 months for the welcome bonus and earn towards another voucher?
Mar 5, 2019, 5:24 am
#1278
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: England
Programs: BAEC Gold, UA Mileage Plus, Hotels.com Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Pizza Express Gold
Posts: 603
I just cancelled my BAPP after earning a voucher. I used the online chat function as I normally do. The warning about losing the voucher has changed - it was "might need to use the BA card.... May be unable to use" rather than warning that it would disappear as they have done before
Mar 5, 2019, 5:28 am
#1279
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: England
Programs: BAEC Gold, UA Mileage Plus, Hotels.com Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Pizza Express Gold
Posts: 603
I think (but haven't tried) that you can get another voucher even if you don't wait 6 months, but you wouldn't get the sign up bonus
Mar 5, 2019, 10:36 am
#1280
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 375
Hey everyone
Would anyone here know if you can use a 2-4-1 starting ex-EU (to avoid higher taxes)?
Is there such a thing?
This is what i'm planning
xxx-LON-GIG
Qatar from GIG to EZE fifth redemption
then EZE-LON
something like that any tips would be highly appreciated
TIA
Would anyone here know if you can use a 2-4-1 starting ex-EU (to avoid higher taxes)?
Is there such a thing?
This is what i'm planning
xxx-LON-GIG
Qatar from GIG to EZE fifth redemption
then EZE-LON
something like that any tips would be highly appreciated
TIA
Mar 5, 2019, 10:39 am
#1281
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
Mar 5, 2019, 10:40 am
#1282
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK.
Programs: Nowt of note.
Posts: 1,628
Originally Posted by wiki
Valid towards return flights only, with the journey originating from and returning to your country of membership
Mar 5, 2019, 10:43 am
#1283
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 375
to which city should i fly to in order to maximise my voucher
i know its a big question to ask as there are so many places but would like to hear some thoughts
Mar 5, 2019, 10:51 am
#1284
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: London
Programs: Mucci. Nothing else matters.
Posts: 38,644
Mar 5, 2019, 11:25 am
#1285
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: UK
Programs: BA Blue, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond
Posts: 304
Mar 5, 2019, 1:09 pm
#1286
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Mucci: Classe de la Luxe Eternelle
Posts: 816
Slighty confused about booking return after booking outbound - does the extra tax problem only apply to the US?
Would a booking to Tel Aviv incur this for example? The dates are all within 355 so just waiting for correct availability. However if two singles will be more expensive will have to think again..
Edit: if the answer to extra tax is 'yes' - would booking other available seats for the return on a later day and hope to change to my chosen date, just incur the change fee?
Would a booking to Tel Aviv incur this for example? The dates are all within 355 so just waiting for correct availability. However if two singles will be more expensive will have to think again..
Edit: if the answer to extra tax is 'yes' - would booking other available seats for the return on a later day and hope to change to my chosen date, just incur the change fee?
Mar 5, 2019, 2:10 pm
#1287
Join Date: Jun 2003
Programs: BA, IHG, 5C
Posts: 4,413
Slighty confused about booking return after booking outbound - does the extra tax problem only apply to the US?
Would a booking to Tel Aviv incur this for example? The dates are all within 355 so just waiting for correct availability. However if two singles will be more expensive will have to think again..
Edit: if the answer to extra tax is 'yes' - would booking other available seats for the return on a later day and hope to change to my chosen date, just incur the change fee?
Would a booking to Tel Aviv incur this for example? The dates are all within 355 so just waiting for correct availability. However if two singles will be more expensive will have to think again..
Edit: if the answer to extra tax is 'yes' - would booking other available seats for the return on a later day and hope to change to my chosen date, just incur the change fee?
Mar 7, 2019, 3:16 pm
#1288
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 21
(1) although it is in the Ts and Cs (and will be confirmed by the phone agents), 241 bookings do not have to be made with the original card, just any Amex card. It is a waste of time arguing with the agents, and they are just doing their job and telling you what they believe to be true.
(2) If you want to be cautious and book first, then cancel the card fine - just keep the cancelled card to show at checkin in the unlikely case that it is required.
(2) If you want to be cautious and book first, then cancel the card fine - just keep the cancelled card to show at checkin in the unlikely case that it is required.
Regarding point (1): Do you have recent personal experience of using another Amex card or can you point me to somehwere where it is stated that any Amex card can be used? I wish to cancel my BAPP now but won't be using my voucher until 2020. I get conflicting answers from BA and Amex. As you say, it is in the Ts & Cs:-
"15 The Cardmember is responsible for paying any Taxes, Fees and Charges relating to their Companion Voucher booking. All Taxes, Fees and Charges must be paid for using the British Airways American Express Card."
I don't wish to downgrade either but would hate to try and book something in 12 months' time and be told that my non-BA Amex card is no good!
Thanks..
Mar 7, 2019, 4:31 pm
#1289
Join Date: Apr 2017
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,387
Fruitcage,
Regarding point (1): Do you have recent personal experience of using another Amex card or can you point me to somehwere where it is stated that any Amex card can be used? I wish to cancel my BAPP now but won't be using my voucher until 2020. I get conflicting answers from BA and Amex. As you say, it is in the Ts & Cs:-
"15 The Cardmember is responsible for paying any Taxes, Fees and Charges relating to their Companion Voucher booking. All Taxes, Fees and Charges must be paid for using the British Airways American Express Card."
I don't wish to downgrade either but would hate to try and book something in 12 months' time and be told that my non-BA Amex card is no good!
Thanks..
Regarding point (1): Do you have recent personal experience of using another Amex card or can you point me to somehwere where it is stated that any Amex card can be used? I wish to cancel my BAPP now but won't be using my voucher until 2020. I get conflicting answers from BA and Amex. As you say, it is in the Ts & Cs:-
"15 The Cardmember is responsible for paying any Taxes, Fees and Charges relating to their Companion Voucher booking. All Taxes, Fees and Charges must be paid for using the British Airways American Express Card."
I don't wish to downgrade either but would hate to try and book something in 12 months' time and be told that my non-BA Amex card is no good!
Thanks..
Mar 7, 2019, 6:51 pm
#1290
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: BA Gold, AA Lifetime Gold 1.8mm, IC Spire Ambassador, Hilton Diamond, SPG Gold et al
Posts: 4,350
I would look to avoid the trap of letting the voucher determine where I will go. It's a bit like going into a shop and buying the item that has been reduced by the greatest amount rather than what is the most attractive. Like award availability - the reason it's there at reduced rates in quantity is that very few people want it.