Gold Priority Reward - two ppl from LHR - BCN return
May 30, 2017, 1:11 pm
#1
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Gold Priority Reward - two ppl from LHR - BCN return
Hi All,
I had a look at two return tickets to BCN from LHR at the end of July (29/07-30/07). Unfortunately there is no avios availability and BA wants to charge me close to 900 pounds for two economy return flights.
I remember that there is a Gold Priority Award, but I have never used it before.
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...ditions-of-use
Can I use the reward to book two economy return tickets and how many Avios would it cost?
https://www.britishairways.com/trave...preventdefault
I used the BA avios calculator but it gives me all sort of options. It will be peak period, but then the amount is ranging from
7500 Avios + £0.00 to 2500 Avios + £40.00.
Now a gold priority reward would be twice the Avios amount. Is possible to go for the lower Avios amount and pay more in cash?
Cheers
I had a look at two return tickets to BCN from LHR at the end of July (29/07-30/07). Unfortunately there is no avios availability and BA wants to charge me close to 900 pounds for two economy return flights.
I remember that there is a Gold Priority Award, but I have never used it before.
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...ditions-of-use
Can I use the reward to book two economy return tickets and how many Avios would it cost?
https://www.britishairways.com/trave...preventdefault
I used the BA avios calculator but it gives me all sort of options. It will be peak period, but then the amount is ranging from
7500 Avios + £0.00 to 2500 Avios + £40.00.
Now a gold priority reward would be twice the Avios amount. Is possible to go for the lower Avios amount and pay more in cash?
Cheers
May 30, 2017, 1:28 pm
#2
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I got a gold card. So it will be full avios (15k x2 per person)... Do you know whether I can book two economy tickets as the other person has only a silver card?
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May 30, 2017, 1:36 pm
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Bear in mind this can be cancelled free of charge if conventional redemptions come on stream.
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May 30, 2017, 1:39 pm
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Yes you can. In fact you don't need to travel to use the GPR, you can allow others to take advantage of this facility, in line with the general constraints in this area (e.g. on HHA), however you need to make the booking and it has to come off your Avios collection.
Bear in mind this can be cancelled free of charge if conventional redemptions come on stream.
Bear in mind this can be cancelled free of charge if conventional redemptions come on stream.
May 30, 2017, 1:44 pm
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It's not amazing use of Avios, but it's way better than your idea of reducing the number of Avios by paying more cash! Broadly speaking this is 1.5p value per Avios, I try to get 2p per Avios, which isn't always possible, but it's much better than (e.g.) using Avios to reduce revenue ticket prices (typically 0.7p per Avios or less), car hire or hotels (0.6p per Avios).
May 30, 2017, 1:49 pm
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May 30, 2017, 1:51 pm
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May 30, 2017, 2:14 pm
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May 30, 2017, 2:16 pm
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@corporate-wage-slave
Far be it for me to correct one as exalted as you, but even if a return GPR is booked, one of the legs can be chopped out and replaced with a normal Avios ticket if availability subsequently becomes available. I know this because I just did exactly that, and was also told it was possible a few weeks back by the Gold line.
Not sure it makes a huge difference in practical terms, but just thought I would mention!!
Far be it for me to correct one as exalted as you, but even if a return GPR is booked, one of the legs can be chopped out and replaced with a normal Avios ticket if availability subsequently becomes available. I know this because I just did exactly that, and was also told it was possible a few weeks back by the Gold line.
Not sure it makes a huge difference in practical terms, but just thought I would mention!!
May 30, 2017, 2:18 pm
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There are no cancellation fees for GPRs.
To my mind they are the best thing about the Executive Club and the only reason I still collect Avios, given that getting long haul flights for the family is near impossible. I've booked three GPRs this year which have saved me over £5,000 vs the cash fare.
To my mind they are the best thing about the Executive Club and the only reason I still collect Avios, given that getting long haul flights for the family is near impossible. I've booked three GPRs this year which have saved me over £5,000 vs the cash fare.
May 30, 2017, 2:20 pm
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Handily GPRs are an exception, with no cancellation fees (unless it changed in the last few weeks). I've managed this several times, although sometimes the agent needs reminding.
I'm on mobile so struggle to link, but the page on BA.com detailing the reward booking service fees has a footnote to this effect.
I'm on mobile so struggle to link, but the page on BA.com detailing the reward booking service fees has a footnote to this effect.
May 30, 2017, 2:33 pm
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Far be it for me to correct one as exalted as you, but even if a return GPR is booked, one of the legs can be chopped out and replaced with a normal Avios ticket if availability subsequently becomes available. I know this because I just did exactly that, and was also told it was possible a few weeks back by the Gold line.
May 30, 2017, 2:40 pm
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There are other ways, too:
Ignoring Ryanair (£130 return) and easyJet (£240 return), BA is bookable through Iberia for £310 return, rising to £345 depending on flight choices:
https://www.google.co.uk/flights/#se...LGW0BA2711;s=0
Edit: above is from LGW, not LHR. Still has an F lounge though.
Ignoring Ryanair (£130 return) and easyJet (£240 return), BA is bookable through Iberia for £310 return, rising to £345 depending on flight choices:
https://www.google.co.uk/flights/#se...LGW0BA2711;s=0
Edit: above is from LGW, not LHR. Still has an F lounge though.
Last edited by mmxbreaks; May 30, 2017 at 2:50 pm