BA American Express 2-4-1 Voucher Discussion
Nov 3, 2018, 11:00 am
#1036
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Worcester, GB
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Hi Guys, thank you it's very much appreciated, I'll book then.
Nov 7, 2018, 9:12 am
#1038
Join Date: Jan 2005
Programs: BA Gold, several other less interesting cards...
Posts: 3,712
Hi All
I'm looking to book a 241 outbound leg and add the return in the next few weeks. I note that the outbound taxes are about £750 whereas the taxes for the whole booking are about £1,100. When I book the return will I just be charged the difference in taxes?
Cheers
I'm looking to book a 241 outbound leg and add the return in the next few weeks. I note that the outbound taxes are about £750 whereas the taxes for the whole booking are about £1,100. When I book the return will I just be charged the difference in taxes?
Cheers
Nov 7, 2018, 9:18 am
#1039
Join Date: Jun 2003
Programs: BA, IHG, 5C
Posts: 4,413
Note you now have a choice of how to book the inbound. You can call and add it and you should end up with the £1100 total. However you can now also book the inbound standalone online, for full 2x avios, then call and have it "vouchered" prompting the return of half the avios. However this route leaves you with 2 oneway bookings and the inbound ticket will be priced with the destination country's level of carrier surcharge (same as if you price a oneway XXX-LON online), not the UK's carrier surcharge. Whether this is a good idea depends where you go: the US has much higher YQ so the total will be more; most of the Far East has lower YQ so it's a good idea. Sorry for the complicated answer!
Nov 9, 2018, 12:26 am
#1040
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Posts: 3,712
Thank you!
i have booked the outbound and eagerly await the return upon which I shall report back!
i have booked the outbound and eagerly await the return upon which I shall report back!
Nov 9, 2018, 1:42 am
#1041
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: GLA
Programs: BAEC: Silver. Nothing else as TopCashBack trumps all hotel programs
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If (when) I upgrade my blue card to the black card, how do I pay the £190? Do I just pay it at that time? lump sum? How does that work
Nov 9, 2018, 2:23 am
#1043
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Nov 10, 2018, 9:56 am
#1044
Join Date: Nov 2013
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Is it permitted, providing both flew on the outward journey (including the cardholder/person that paid out the avios), that only one person flies back?
Nov 10, 2018, 10:45 am
#1045
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Nov 12, 2018, 5:18 am
#1046
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 246
I need to book a Sydney Club ticket using a 241 in a few weeks time. The night when my flights release on a Saturday night (i.e. midnight on a Sunday). from what I can see is that the USA call centre is closed at the weekend. What is the best number to call on a Saturday night to get this booked?
Nov 12, 2018, 5:41 am
#1047
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Milton Keynes
Programs: BA Blue
Posts: 373
You can book the outbound online.
You can also book the inbound online - you will end up with 2 single bookings but you need to check if this is the best cost option for Australia taxes wise.
If the inbound online option isn't financially advantageous it can be booked by ringing New York say at around 23.45.
You will probably speak to an Indian Call Centre who, based on my recent experience, will be familiar with your request and will be happy to wait until 00.00 for the seats to be released.
You can also book the inbound online - you will end up with 2 single bookings but you need to check if this is the best cost option for Australia taxes wise.
If the inbound online option isn't financially advantageous it can be booked by ringing New York say at around 23.45.
You will probably speak to an Indian Call Centre who, based on my recent experience, will be familiar with your request and will be happy to wait until 00.00 for the seats to be released.
Nov 13, 2018, 3:22 am
#1048
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: GLA
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ERight, probably the simplest of questions but where can I actually see/find my 2/4/1 voucher? Im scoured BA and AMEX accounts for 30 mins now and can't see it.
Nov 13, 2018, 3:28 am
#1049
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Also selectable when using the reward booking screen.
Nov 13, 2018, 3:29 am
#1050
Join Date: Nov 2017
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