Intra-Caribbean Awards
Dec 14, 04, 9:16 am
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Intra-Caribbean Awards
Has anyone redeemed 12,000 miles for the RT ticket on BA within the Caribbean, i.e. Nassau to Grand Cayman? If so, are there unique check-in procedures or the like, since most people are heading to London on those flights?
Jan 14, 12, 8:50 am
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Award availability
I am trying to find award seats on some of BA's intra Caribbean flights such as UVF-POS, BGI-GND, BGI-TAB, ANU-SKB but am coming up empty. I am looking to travel in Dec which I assume is peak season so wasn't surprised at finding no seats.
However, there does not seem to be anything through out the year in any class of service (searching using the BA tool). For the experts out there, is this normal and BA does not release these seats because they sell them or do I need to change my search methods.
However, there does not seem to be anything through out the year in any class of service (searching using the BA tool). For the experts out there, is this normal and BA does not release these seats because they sell them or do I need to change my search methods.
Jan 14, 12, 9:20 am
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Originally Posted by acnev
I am trying to find award seats on some of BA's intra Caribbean flights such as UVF-POS, BGI-GND, BGI-TAB, ANU-SKB but am coming up empty. I am looking to travel in Dec which I assume is peak season so wasn't surprised at finding no seats.
However, there does not seem to be anything through out the year in any class of service (searching using the BA tool). For the experts out there, is this normal and BA does not release these seats because they sell them or do I need to change my search methods.
However, there does not seem to be anything through out the year in any class of service (searching using the BA tool). For the experts out there, is this normal and BA does not release these seats because they sell them or do I need to change my search methods.
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Jan 14, 12, 10:21 am
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Originally Posted by cornishsimon
I don't think that BA has rights to sell seats on these routes ????
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Jan 14, 12, 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by HIDDY
Originally Posted by cornishsimon
I don't think that BA has rights to sell seats on these routes ????
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Jan 14, 12, 11:50 am
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Originally Posted by HIDDY
I'm sure I've read stories of tier point running going on in those parts.
Don't recall hearing it on these routes, and I think cs is right. I don't think BA can sell seats on those services.
Jan 14, 12, 12:25 pm
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There's an easy enough way to find out: see if ba.com will sell you a seat for cash on a particular route.
There's an easy enough way to find out: see if ba.com will sell you a seat for cash on a particular route.
Jan 14, 12, 12:30 pm
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Originally Posted by sunrisegirl
Originally Posted by HIDDY
I'm sure I've read stories of tier point running going on in those parts.
Don't recall hearing it on these routes, and I think cs is right. I don't think BA can sell seats on those services.
Thankyou !!!!
I think it's down to traffic rights on the add on sectors
As for award seats, if any of these routes are operated by AA you might get lucky, can't think off the too of my head if AA do operate any inter island routes
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Jan 14, 12, 1:15 pm
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So far as I was aware, they are all fifth freedom flights - i.e. tickets can be bought. FAQ says this as well. I looked at flying some when in the Caribbean previously, but they are not cost effective for TP running.
Hard to see why they wouldn't be available for awards, although booking e.g. ANU-TAB would reduce the ability to fly LGW-TAB - that said, when I've flown it, the ANU-TAB sector has always been quiet.
Hard to see why they wouldn't be available for awards, although booking e.g. ANU-TAB would reduce the ability to fly LGW-TAB - that said, when I've flown it, the ANU-TAB sector has always been quiet.
Jan 14, 12, 1:22 pm
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Originally Posted by Jenbel
but they are not cost effective for TP running.
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Jan 14, 12, 8:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Jenbel
So far as I was aware, they are all fifth freedom flights - i.e. tickets can be bought. FAQ says this as well. I looked at flying some when in the Caribbean previously, but they are not cost effective for TP running.
Hard to see why they wouldn't be available for awards, although booking e.g. ANU-TAB would reduce the ability to fly LGW-TAB - that said, when I've flown it, the ANU-TAB sector has always been quiet.
Hard to see why they wouldn't be available for awards, although booking e.g. ANU-TAB would reduce the ability to fly LGW-TAB - that said, when I've flown it, the ANU-TAB sector has always been quiet.
you learn something new everyday !!
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