tjcxx

Some of these restrictions may have been relaxed, if I understand it right from the UuA offers on 2 of my bookings. Both bookings are LHR/JFK T class returns. One leg is a BA prime flight, the other 3 are AA flights with BA codeshare flight numbers. I can click through the UuA process for the BA flight and 2 of the AA flights (presumably the other doesn't have U availability). The avios quotes are in line with the tables in this thread for WTP to CW and for PE to Business.

So the quoted bullet points 2 and 4 may be wrong now.

Davethepubsinger

The car hire option is not working for redeeming avios. Has anyone any suggestions?

Dubh

Is there a specific thread on using Avios on RJ? I can't find anything. I'm AUH based with a stack of Avios at the moment. Redemption to where I'm thinking of going, using BA, is murderous with the taxes etc through LHR.

For example AUH to AMS. I could connect through Amman.

jerry a. laska

Just search for AUH-AMS on ba.com. The RJ options will show up after the BA options. I just searched some random dates over the next month and found RJ options on each. You will pay the avios cost for AUH-AMM and AMM-AMS.

Dubh

Cheers!

mmxbreaks

Something I've not tried before. If I make an Expedia booking (flight and hotel), knowing the fare I'll acquire will be upgradable and space also available, is it possible to action an upgrade on the phone to BA? Thanks

jlemon

I recently purchased some Avios from BA in order to hopefully extend the date when my current Avios balance will expire. I'm retired and am not flying very much these days on BA.

Will my purchase extend the date when my Avios expire and if so, for how long?

PETER01

Purchasing Avios or earning by other means (see the BA Forum Dashboard for more info too) resets the clock so from the date you bought them your Avios are valid for 36 months.

More info on ba.com

Purchasing Avios points will reset the 36-month Avios points expiry rule, as set out in the Terms and Conditions

jlemon

Thank you, sir! I was experiencing difficulty accessing ba.com earlier but have since been able to do so.

pompeyflyer

Hi, I am planning a trip to NZ next year using AVIOS. I see the outward is now available and want to book however the return is not yet available to book. Should I wait until the return is available or book the outward now and hope for the best. Is it more expensive to do this? thanks

Hawk777

no get it booked before the availability goes, you can call up when return is available and add it to existing booking or book it separately depending on routing can be cheaper sometimes in taxes

Gary999

Nearly a year ago I booked a cruise and flight through the cruise company and paid for WTP and was placed in to T Class. I have checked upgrade to J availability several times a day for nearly a year and just after midnight there was avios upgrade availability. I called BA at 06:00 and after a 20 minute wait got through, only to be told that as the travel agent booked it a certain way I cannot upgrade with Avios and I can only upgrade with cash through the travel agent.

My research this afternoon shows World Traveller bookings, O, Q and G fares cannot be upgraded but all types of WTP should be able to upgrade even those booked by a Travel Agent.

Unfortunately, someone has now snapped up the reward seat, however, I am seeking reassurance I was advised correctly so I can put this down to experience and always book my flights direct with BA in future rather than through a TA. Thank you.

Globaliser

It is almost certain that you were correctly advised by the BA call centre. If you book a cruise package, you will almost certainly be on a Bulk Ticket or Inclusive Tour fare. These can't be upgraded using Avios.

You can see this in the post in this thread about Upgrading using Avios - Your guide to spending Avios | 2020 edition - which contains:-

Gary999

Thank you Globaliser, I wasn't sure exactly what was meant by marine fare. 14.5hours in a WTP seat ahead then! Thank you for taking the time to reply - very much appreciated.

Globaliser

No, it's not the marine fare that affects you. That, I think, is the type of fare that transports (sea) crew around the world. As a paying passenger, you're much more likely to be on a BT or IT fare, and that's what would stop UuA.