Avios-fuelled on Flybe
Feb 21, 2019, 5:16 am
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Avios-fuelled on Flybe
I used a handful of avios to book Manchester Amsterdam, and I've combed these threads to find out what I can expect, especially as it's one of those rare times I'll need to check a bag in.
What I've distilled from my search is:
Have I got it about right?
What I've distilled from my search is:
- no lounge
- no (free) seat selection
- no fast-track security
- no fast-track boarding
- in short, it's the avios without the BAEC/OneWorld frills
- contrary to what Flybe indicates and BA suggests on the booking page, i do get to check in a bag for free.
Have I got it about right?
Feb 21, 2019, 6:14 am
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Feb 21, 2019, 7:52 am
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Thanks for the rapid confirmation. I look forward to a no-frills, but blessedly short trip
Feb 21, 2019, 2:47 pm
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I've done a couple of redemptions on Flybe and been happy with what I have achieved, even though I don't particularly like Flybe. The first time I paid to add a bag to my reservation, before I found out the bag was free. Flybe CS was kind enough to refund the bag fee. I have to say, CS was very friendly and they pick the phone up very quickly.
Feb 21, 2019, 3:24 pm
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Just a note to say anyone else wanting to take advantage of these deals to get in quick.
Avios earning and redemption on flybe ends soon.
Flybe will soon become for want of a better name flyaukdomesticvirgin with a replacement scheme for Avios soon to be announced ?
My money is on virgin flying club
also on a side not flybe have just announced LHR-GCI once daily in addition to the existing uk domestic routes and soon to start x4 daily NQY
seems BE/VS are adding new in domestic routes and capacity to LHR
cs
Avios earning and redemption on flybe ends soon.
Flybe will soon become for want of a better name flyaukdomesticvirgin with a replacement scheme for Avios soon to be announced ?
My money is on virgin flying club
also on a side not flybe have just announced LHR-GCI once daily in addition to the existing uk domestic routes and soon to start x4 daily NQY
seems BE/VS are adding new in domestic routes and capacity to LHR
cs
Mar 13, 2019, 5:34 pm
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I was just looking at the Avios redemption thing with Flybe, from a BAEC account. In theory, we have a bit of time left yet. But have they cut redemptions off after the 31st April? I can't find any availability for dates in June and July, but I only looked at DUS to INV, LBA and NQY. I was just wondering if redemptions were permitted for flights up until 31st April only, rather than the valid for 1 year thing that is the norm with frequent flyer tickets.
Mar 13, 2019, 5:43 pm
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I was just looking at the Avios redemption thing with Flybe, from a BAEC account. In theory, we have a bit of time left yet. But have they cut redemptions off after the 31st April? I can't find any availability for dates in June and July, but I only looked at DUS to INV, LBA and NQY. I was just wondering if redemptions were permitted for flights up until 31st April only, rather than the valid for 1 year thing that is the norm with frequent flyer tickets.
https://www.flybe.com/avios/faqs
Mar 13, 2019, 7:17 pm
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Mar 13, 2019, 9:48 pm
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I've redeemed avios on flybe a few times and have had no complaints. Lounge access is really the only distinguishable difference between them and BA short haul for me.
Typically saving around half the journey time door to door by being able to fly direct to places such as CDG & MXP is something I will miss.
Typically saving around half the journey time door to door by being able to fly direct to places such as CDG & MXP is something I will miss.
Mar 14, 2019, 3:40 am
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yes the end of April seems to be the end date for earning or spending avios on flybe
https://www.flybe.com/avios/faqs
By the way, the link above doesn't lead anywhere, just a 502: Bad gateway.
Mar 14, 2019, 4:34 am
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try this one https://www.avios.com/gb/en_gb/about-us/flybe
Mar 14, 2019, 5:07 pm
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I've been through and through that, and it still doesn't answer the basic question: can we book now using Avios for flights with Flybe after 30th April?
EDIT- I have just been fingermousing around with the booking system, and I can't find a single Flybe flight available for Avios, this side of 30th April or the other. Note, I am searching from the BAEC site, not from Avios, which usually shows copious amounts of Flybe availability.
EDIT- I have just been fingermousing around with the booking system, and I can't find a single Flybe flight available for Avios, this side of 30th April or the other. Note, I am searching from the BAEC site, not from Avios, which usually shows copious amounts of Flybe availability.
Last edited by Concerto; Mar 14, 2019 at 5:19 pm Reason: more info
Mar 14, 2019, 6:10 pm
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It was there and now it’s not !
seems that as from the flybe backend update a couple of days ago all haribos availability post end of Avios has disappeared
cs
seems that as from the flybe backend update a couple of days ago all haribos availability post end of Avios has disappeared
cs