Your guide to spending Avios | 2019 edition
Mar 24, 2019, 7:49 am
#106
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ABZ
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Gold
Posts: 204
Trying to upgrade the first sector (ABZ-LHR) of a MIA trip to CE and they are quoting me Ł94 increase in taxes and fees. It is an up-gradable booking class.
They say it's probably due to the the way the ticket has been set up with the next sector on American.
Does that seem correct?
They say it's probably due to the the way the ticket has been set up with the next sector on American.
Does that seem correct?
Mar 24, 2019, 8:53 am
#107
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
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Trying to upgrade the first sector (ABZ-LHR) of a MIA trip to CE and they are quoting me Ł94 increase in taxes and fees. It is an up-gradable booking class.
They say it's probably due to the the way the ticket has been set up with the next sector on American.
Does that seem correct?
They say it's probably due to the the way the ticket has been set up with the next sector on American.
Does that seem correct?
Mar 24, 2019, 11:39 am
#108
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: ABZ
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Gold
Posts: 204
Mar 24, 2019, 3:10 pm
#109
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Location: Leeds, UK
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Is it possible carrier surcharge across the whole booking? UuA is a recalculation across the whole booking so any general increase would be captured by that.
Mar 27, 2019, 6:52 am
#110
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Dorchester, Dorset UK
Programs: BA Gold, BMI, ANA, HH Blue, SPG Gold
Posts: 2,063
My wife would like to visit Japan in April 2020.
I imagine Tokyo is nigh impossible for 2-4-1’s, so is there a potential alternative? I am keen on using the bullet trains.
I imagine Tokyo is nigh impossible for 2-4-1’s, so is there a potential alternative? I am keen on using the bullet trains.
Mar 27, 2019, 7:17 am
#111
Join Date: Jun 2003
Programs: BA, IHG, 5C
Posts: 4,413
KIX is the only alternative in combination with the train. PEK is typically easier to book, and worth mentioning as its in a closer band, saving you soon avios for the connection to Japan.
Mar 30, 2019, 2:16 pm
#112
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 2,400
I cannot seem to find any place where it says the award chart for US-Mexico, does anyone know if it is the same as US-US? Looking specifically SEA-CUN on AS, and wondering if it is the same 12500 that an entirely US flight would be. It is about 2600 miles distance.
Mar 30, 2019, 4:25 pm
#113
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It is the same. If it is a SEA-CUN nonstop or direct (through) flight, it will price at 12,500 Avios one way in Economy. If connecting flights are required, you will be charged for each flight flown, based on each flight's distance, subject to a minimum of 7,500 Avios per flight for travel within North America.
Mar 30, 2019, 4:38 pm
#114
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 2,400
It is the same. If it is a SEA-CUN nonstop or direct (through) flight, it will price at 12,500 Avios one way in Economy. If connecting flights are required, you will be charged for each flight flown, based on each flight's distance, subject to a minimum of 7,500 Avios per flight for travel within North America.
Mar 31, 2019, 11:28 am
#115
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: Mileage Plus 1K; Marriott Platinum; Hilton Gold
Posts: 6,355
Avios to IPC?
Has anyone succeeded in redeeming Avios to fly to Easter Island IPC? I could not find evidence of this after some searching around this forum.
IPC is a long term travel goal of mine, so I am very flexible on when and how to get there.
IPC is a long term travel goal of mine, so I am very flexible on when and how to get there.
Mar 31, 2019, 1:36 pm
#116
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Juneau, Alaska.
Programs: AS 75K;BA Silver;AA G;HH Dia;HY Glob
Posts: 15,811
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30846251-post15.html
LAN availability with Avios?
You might want to just purchase the SCL-IPC flights through LAN as the prices often can be reasonable.
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Apr 2, 2019, 7:51 am
#117
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Edinburgh
Programs: BA Executive Club Silver
Posts: 186
I'm trying to wrap my head around upgrading with Avios. If I book CPH-LHR-DOH-SIN through Qatar Airways, with the CPH-LHR-DOH all on BA metal (but a QR.com booked ticket/QR fare), can I upgrade the BA components using Avios? And what about cash? Or is my only chance of doing so at the airport?
Apr 2, 2019, 9:11 am
#118
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 23
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Apr 2, 2019, 9:28 am
#119
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I'm trying to wrap my head around upgrading with Avios. If I book CPH-LHR-DOH-SIN through Qatar Airways, with the CPH-LHR-DOH all on BA metal (but a QR.com booked ticket/QR fare), can I upgrade the BA components using Avios? And what about cash? Or is my only chance of doing so at the airport?
Upgrading Using Avios (UuA) & Gold Upgrade Vouchers (GUF)
A quick note on doing UuAs is that you can do these for exEU itineraries (or you can apply a GUF if you have any). The following restrictions for UuAs apply though:
Summary guide to bookings which can be upgraded with Avios:
A BA Holiday booking (flights & hotel) is UuA'able and treated as a TA booking, so a booking including non BA flights could not be UuA'ed. Also a BA Holiday booking which was made using a TA can not be UuA'ed.
Note that even if booked direct with BA on a 125-... ticket you can't UuA BA marketed and AA operated flight. The BA flight must be both BA marketed and operated.
There is more information on UuA'ing TA bookings here.
A quick note on doing UuAs is that you can do these for exEU itineraries (or you can apply a GUF if you have any). The following restrictions for UuAs apply though:
Summary guide to bookings which can be upgraded with Avios:
- BA issued tickets (can include other carriers) ^
- TA issued (on BA stock) booking with only BA flights ^
- TA issued (on BA stock) booking with other carriers
- Tickets issued on non-BA stock
A BA Holiday booking (flights & hotel) is UuA'able and treated as a TA booking, so a booking including non BA flights could not be UuA'ed. Also a BA Holiday booking which was made using a TA can not be UuA'ed.
Note that even if booked direct with BA on a 125-... ticket you can't UuA BA marketed and AA operated flight. The BA flight must be both BA marketed and operated.
There is more information on UuA'ing TA bookings here.
Apr 2, 2019, 6:19 pm
#120
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Highlands but mostly GIG
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 485
I have an Amex 2 4 1 voucher to use.
Can it be used on an open jaw ticket. I am wanting to go from INV-LHR-INN and return SZG-LGW + LHR-INV
I know it can´t be done online but can it be done by calling the call centre
Can it be used on an open jaw ticket. I am wanting to go from INV-LHR-INN and return SZG-LGW + LHR-INV
I know it can´t be done online but can it be done by calling the call centre