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Old Jun 16, 2018, 2:50 am
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Is there a way j can set up an alert specifically for awards seats?

I have a a trip through SIN and HKG over Christmas in J and would grab the chance of an Avios F upgrade if it became available but Im not up for checking daily to see is anything pops up (appreciate its unlikely give. the season).
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Old Jun 16, 2018, 2:52 am
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Set up an alert using BAredemptionfinder.com
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Old Jun 16, 2018, 2:58 am
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Originally Posted by lavajava
Set up an alert using BAredemptionfinder.com
It never ceases to amaze me what we can learn here at Flyertalk. I had never read about this before so Thank You!

I'm curious - who runs this site? How do they derive their information?
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Old Jun 16, 2018, 3:09 am
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Originally Posted by PUCCI GALORE
It never ceases to amaze me what we can learn here at Flyertalk. I had never read about this before so Thank You!

I'm curious - who runs this site? How do they derive their information?
The site was set up by an independent developer, and uses the same API that Apple devices use to access availability. It is fast and quite accurate. There is some info on the back ground on the site. Enjoy!
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Old Jun 18, 2018, 8:35 am
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Alternatively, expertflyer.com
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Old Jun 18, 2018, 9:01 am
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Originally Posted by armouredant
Alternatively, expertflyer.com
But can I just specify reward buckets?
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Old Jun 18, 2018, 9:14 am
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Originally Posted by Willphipps
But can I just specify reward buckets?
That's pretty much what the Awards & Upgrades menu option on the left is for, aye.
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Old Jun 18, 2018, 10:07 am
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Can't see the awards and upgrades section?
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Old Jun 18, 2018, 10:09 am
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Originally Posted by Willphipps
Can't see the awards and upgrades section?
Edit. I see now, subscription. Not keen.

Have taken the first suggestion.

Thanks. Let's hope.
Last edited by Will100; Jun 18, 2018 at 10:13 am Reason: Add onto
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Old Jun 18, 2018, 10:12 am
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Originally Posted by Willphipps
Edit. I see now, subscription. Not keen.
You could write your own script, but itd require skills, time and effort, which is I guess why there are paying services like ExpertFlyer.

I would pay. Its money well spent in case seats become available.
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Old Jun 18, 2018, 10:15 am
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Originally Posted by Willphipps
Edit. I see now, subscription. Not keen.
At USD9.99 per month I think its an absolute bargain.
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Old Jun 18, 2018, 10:17 am
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You could write your own script, but itd require skills, time and effort, which is I guess why there are paying services like ExpertFlyer.

I would pay. Its money well spent in case seats become available.
Perhaps youre right, perhaps Im just being greedy as I have a ludicrously good J fare for Christmas already.
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Old Jun 19, 2018, 4:48 am
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Got an notification from ExpertFlyer this morning for a flight to DEN next year and called BA straight away to upgrade from J to F for 22,500 Avios per person.

Less than two months ago the same happened for a flight to CPT later in the year.

ExpertFlyer is proving to be worth the money once more!
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