Naples zone 3?
Mar 27, 2022, 1:23 pm
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Naples zone 3?
Hi allNow who am I to argue with BAs distance measuring team but by any calculation I make I think Naples airport is within the 1150 limit of Zone 2 for BA? Yet as I have discovered its in zone 3 according to BA and consequently cost us a chunk more avios on a recent booking. Clearly not something I can do much about but just wondering how they calculated the distance between LHR and NAP to make it a zone 3 airport? Its close but under if you ask me! Out of interest if nothing else I would like to know if anyone can shed any light on how these things are calculated? cheers
Mar 27, 2022, 1:26 pm
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When I went in Jan 2020 I upgraded the return for 6500 Avios and no extra cash which was a cracking deal I thought. This would make it a Band 2. It was to Gatwick mind, Heathrow would be a tad further but not heard of BA differentiating within a city before.
Mar 27, 2022, 1:36 pm
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Pricing up as zone 2 as far as I can see
ET off peak
11750 Avios + £ 0.50
11000 Avios + £ 4.50
9750 Avios + £ 10.00
7250 Avios + £ 17.50
4650 Avios + £ 35.00
2900 Avios + £ 45.00
CE off peak
20000 Avios + £ 0.50
19250 Avios + £ 4.50
15000 Avios + £ 17.50
13500 Avios + £ 25.00
10000 Avios + £ 57.50
8000 Avios + £ 72.50
Your guide to spending Avios | 2021 edition
ET off peak
11750 Avios + £ 0.50
11000 Avios + £ 4.50
9750 Avios + £ 10.00
7250 Avios + £ 17.50
4650 Avios + £ 35.00
2900 Avios + £ 45.00
CE off peak
20000 Avios + £ 0.50
19250 Avios + £ 4.50
15000 Avios + £ 17.50
13500 Avios + £ 25.00
10000 Avios + £ 57.50
8000 Avios + £ 72.50
Your guide to spending Avios | 2021 edition
Mar 27, 2022, 1:53 pm
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CE peak, 30 Aug
22250 Avios + £ 0.50
21500 Avios + £ 4.50
17250 Avios + £ 17.50
15750 Avios + £ 25.00
11750 Avios + £ 62.50
8750 Avios + £ 82.50
See post 3 of this guide for the band rates Your guide to spending Avios | 2021 edition
Mar 27, 2022, 1:57 pm
#7
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Thanks I can't believe I just fell for the school boy error or burning that many avios. You are all of course correct...Thanks all I have not booked a redemption without a 241 for ages and think was getting my miles vs cancellation all fees mixed up.
Mar 27, 2022, 1:59 pm
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If unsure, always revert back to £17.50/£25.00 to compare
Mar 27, 2022, 2:10 pm
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Mar 27, 2022, 2:15 pm
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Mar 27, 2022, 2:41 pm
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Apr 2, 2022, 12:35 am
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Just a FYI if you cancel online now it offers a voucher however when you scroll down, you have to tick the box to acknowledge that it is an actual cancellation and refund as its an Avios booking. There are no cancellation fees but it states 4 weeks for taxes refunds and avios return, if you ring up though they can re deposit Avios straight away.