FlyerTalk Forums - British Airways | The British Airways Club https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ British Airways, BA EuroFlyer and BA CityFlyer en Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:55:26 GMT vBulletin 5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - British Airways | The British Airways Club https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ How to use a small balance? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219210-how-use-small-balance.html Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:53:43 GMT I'm US based and have 8,900 Avios in my family account. Like many of you, I was able to get good value on short haul flights but haven't seen any in a long time. These points expire in 4 months and I'm looking for any way to use them or at least keeping them from expiring until I can make them useful. ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club rxgeek https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219210-how-use-small-balance.html BA Redemption on IB Seat Assignment https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219203-ba-redemption-ib-seat-assignment.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:12:51 GMT Just booked IB MAD-JFK on business with BA Avios. I can't seem to self-assign seat. Thoughts? ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club DFWFairy https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219203-ba-redemption-ib-seat-assignment.html BA Flight Cancellation And Subsequent Carry On https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219180-ba-flight-cancellation-subsequent-carry.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:54:02 GMT Booked BA GLA-LHR-SEA and return in Business whilst BA Silver (now Bronze) in February for an August trip, I was comfortably Silver for circa 10 years with a mix of Transatlantics (usually 3 pa) an odd European and a couple of domestics, then the... Booked BA GLA-LHR-SEA and return in Business whilst BA Silver (now Bronze) in February for an August trip, I was comfortably Silver for circa 10 years with a mix of Transatlantics (usually 3 pa) an odd European and a couple of domestics, then the 'change' was announced so I decided to go elsewhere for the Transatlantics and the other airline was mostly fine but was tempted back after they changed the rules slightly and I miss the tablet in the BA GLA Lounge, but, got an email this morning informing of the cancellation of my 12:25 GLA-LHR flight to connect with the 16:30 Seattle flight and offered the redeye 05:50 flight giving me circa 9 hours at LHR before my SEA flight, eh, no thanks, checked online and there were Business Class Seats available on the 08:00, 09:05, 10:00, 10:45, and 13:25 GLA-LHR flights so why on earth did they only offer me the 05:50 flight when there were more flights nearer my original departure time? Couldn't change online so directed to a Chatbot then a real person on the chat, but sorry couldn't change the 05:50 time as "Error" kept coming up so given a number, TBF not that long a wait and eventually got through to someone in an overseas location, eventually established that the 05:50 flight was unsuitable and that I'd prefer the 10:45 flight as if any delays the 13:25 flight might be cutting it a bit fine connection wise if there were any delays, so flight changed from 05:50 to 10:45, all good, then I said can I get the same seat I'd booked on my original booking (3A), no, not available, ok what about 3F, no not available, eventually offered 6A which is fine but then she said "that'll be £19 for seat selection Sir" - now £19 isn't a lot but I'd already booked it free whilst Silver, BA had tried to get me onto a totally unsuitable redeye then saw fit to charge me extra for a seat on a later flight, "hold on sir" she said then came back and said something about "exceptional circumstances" or somesuch and waived the fee, was on the chat/phone over an hour, and 7 minutes after hanging up thinking everything done and dusted got an email from BA saying - "We need to speak to you about your existing reservation with us. Please call British Airways at your earliest convenience, quoting the reference number detailed above.
If you do not contact us then you may encounter issues" - Honestly. ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club sheep fancier https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219180-ba-flight-cancellation-subsequent-carry.html AS long haul redemptions with avios https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219177-long-haul-redemptions-avios.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:50:26 GMT Pricing a redemption seat in Business on the recently launched Alaska Airlines 101 LHR - SEA. E class open on EF (which is equal to partner business award availability). 95k AS points + $200 on AS website, 57.5k AA miles + , or… 85k avios +... Pricing a redemption seat in Business on the recently launched Alaska Airlines 101 LHR - SEA.

E class open on EF (which is equal to partner business award availability).
95k AS points + $200 on AS website, 57.5k AA miles + , or… 85k avios + $1467.63 (!!!!) as the low-cash Avios options ?
Seems like BA is pricing it is a First class ticket with the requisite avios rates despite it being marketed as a Business class product by AS.
Any advice on the possibility of convincing BA that it is a Business class product? And how to work with the fees?

]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club idlingbye https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219177-long-haul-redemptions-avios.html Overnight Bag Drop at JER https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219176-overnight-bag-drop-jer.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:35:20 GMT Not sure exactly when this started, but overnight bag drop is now available at JER: ba.com (https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/checking-in-and-boarding/checking-in) ---Quote--- *Jersey airport: *Daily between 16:30-20:00 for... Not sure exactly when this started, but overnight bag drop is now available at JER:

ba.com

Jersey airport: Daily between 16:30-20:00 for flights departing the next day before 12:00. 30 minutes free parking available in the long-stay car park.
]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club Ghrycllwl https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219176-overnight-bag-drop-jer.html British Airways American Express 25th Anniversary Flight from London to New York https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219173-british-airways-american-express-25th-anniversary-flight-london-new-york.html Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:54:47 GMT Just seen this logging into my Amex... interesting.

You're invited to join us on the British Airways American Express 25th Anniversary Flight from London to New York, departing 15 October 2026 and returning 18 October 2026.

Redeem your Avios at exceptional value and enjoy a Cardmember exclusive experience, with celebrations throughout the journey and a private event in New York.
Clicking Register Interest will take you to Avios.com, where you can find out more.

Booking instructions will be shared with Cardmembers who register their interest by 23:59 BST on 24 June 2026
]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club A13 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219173-british-airways-american-express-25th-anniversary-flight-london-new-york.html Booking short haul Avios seats 355 days in advance https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219160-booking-short-haul-avios-seats-355-days-advance.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:25:14 GMT As it's 355 days in advance, my outbound is available but inbound seats haven't been released yet.

If I book the outbound, can I still call BA to add the inbound when it's releases? Do they waive the £35 change fee for this?

Thanks
A ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club Adstring https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219160-booking-short-haul-avios-seats-355-days-advance.html Taxes on avios upgrade https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219137-taxes-avios-upgrade.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:26:50 GMT I’ve found availability to upgrade a booking to the east cost in a weeks time from CW to F. Been quoted a reduction from 99k avios down to 88k but around £550 pp (2 pax) additional in taxes. Anyone had any luck with getting quoted lower tax... I’ve found availability to upgrade a booking to the east cost in a weeks time from CW to F.

Been quoted a reduction from 99k avios down to 88k but around £550 pp (2 pax) additional in taxes.

Anyone had any luck with getting quoted lower tax amounts in similar situations? I’d rather not pay that much in tax and I’ve seen other threads with people saying the amounts can be inconsistent.

if I’d have any luck calling back and keeping my fingers crossed for a different quote then I’ll give it a go ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club Hazgreen https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219137-taxes-avios-upgrade.html Baggage wrapping in T5 https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219130-baggage-wrapping-t5.html Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:52:59 GMT Anyone used this recently? IIRC there is one on the departures level, but not sure of exact location. Need to know for someone taking a large backpack (with various straps and bits to it, so I have recommended having it wrapped) in a few days time. Anyone used this recently? IIRC there is one on the departures level, but not sure of exact location. Need to know for someone taking a large backpack (with various straps and bits to it, so I have recommended having it wrapped) in a few days time. ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club BA or bust https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219130-baggage-wrapping-t5.html Silver seat reservations post downgrade https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219112-silver-seat-reservations-post-downgrade.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:08:30 GMT I’m flying to Vegas in 5 days and so far all of my seat reservations have stuck, which I picked during the glory days of silver a few months ago. I’ve checked the seats only by opening the booking and making sure I do not open the seat map Id... I’m flying to Vegas in 5 days and so far all of my seat reservations have stuck, which I picked during the glory days of silver a few months ago. I’ve checked the seats only by opening the booking and making sure I do not open the seat map

Id quite like to take the bulkhead window when it becomes unblocked. A niche question but curious if anyone knows a definite… if I open the outbound seat selection/map (which is now no problem as I can select for free from 7 days out), would this do anything to affect my return flight seat selection? I’m quite big on not having a seat recline into my face in WTP and would rather avoid paying the £90 or so it would cost if that’s a likely scenario

Thanks
]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club PxC https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219112-silver-seat-reservations-post-downgrade.html The tangled web of a BA ticket, with AA and IB legs, and a likely missed connection https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219099-tangled-web-ba-ticket-aa-ib-legs-likely-missed-connection.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:53:41 GMT Looked for an establish thread to add to, but didn’t see one. 125/BA J ticket..DFW-ORD on AA metal looks to likely (maintenance delay) to miss ORD-MAD leg. If this occurs, who do I see at ORD to fix this issue? AA - caused the misconnect, IB -... Looked for an establish thread to add to, but didn’t see one.

125/BA J ticket..DFW-ORD on AA metal looks to likely (maintenance delay) to miss ORD-MAD leg. If this occurs, who do I see at ORD to fix this issue? AA - caused the misconnect, IB - was the missed connection, BA - their ticket? ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club TxDucky https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219099-tangled-web-ba-ticket-aa-ib-legs-likely-missed-connection.html Cancelling an award flight online https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219091-cancelling-award-flight-online.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:17:03 GMT if I cancel and award flight online, how long does it take for my avios to be refunded to my account? is it instant? if I cancel and award flight online, how long does it take for my avios to be refunded to my account? is it instant? ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club martin_d https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219091-cancelling-award-flight-online.html Bumped from a TA-reserved seat, and other curiosities https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219090-bumped-ta-reserved-seat-other-curiosities.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:16:46 GMT A minor inconvienience in the grand scheme of things, so more than anything I'm curious to know how it happened.

Was on a multi-hop LHR-HKG-SYD-SIN-LHR (BA / CX / QF / BA). To balance the company policy that this specific trip was in Y, the corporate TA had, allegedly, reserved me exit row seats for all four sectors. At LHR, all good. At HKG, I couldn't check in because "the reservation wasn't linked to the booking", swiftly fixed by a CX agent; I got an exit row. At SYD, no exit row - but it was never clear that this was bookable, let alone reserved for me, so no drama.

For SIN-LHR, however, things became murkier. BA's MMB had shown me to be in an exit row for months prior, right up until I tried to check in. It was, as far as I was concerned, bought-and-paid-for. However, at check in, I was offered a middle seat at the back. Fortunately SIN ground staff helped with something better, but reported that the pax in 'my' seat had "definitely paid for it".

Which leads to the following questions:
  • Is it possible that the corporate TA did not pay for the seat reservation(s), but merely provisionally put me in the relevant seats hoping that no-one else would buy them?
  • What does "the reservation wasn't linked to the booking" mean, in the context that this was the second sector? Had the PNR not been linked to CX's systems?
]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club Flaps Down https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219090-bumped-ta-reserved-seat-other-curiosities.html BA T5 lounge: Help getting a guest in?? https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219086-ba-t5-lounge-help-getting-guest.html Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:38:14 GMT I know this is somewhat of a long shot, but wondering if anyone would have an opinion (or, by chance be travelling the same day as my scenario and willing to help).

On 14 Sep 2026, we're flying LHR to Las Vegas in a group. Four of us are flying Business Class with Companion Vouchers. A friend has booked economy today to join the trip. From reading forums and online guidance, it seems impossible to get our friend into the BA Lounge in T5 unless one of us are Silver level or above, which none of us are.

Do you think it's feasible to ask someone outside the lounge (perhaps if we see they have a silver or gold luggage tag) to take our friend in as their guest? I know I'd do it if someone asked me and I was flying solo for work, which I used to do for a while. ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club gdubz https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219086-ba-t5-lounge-help-getting-guest.html BA not responding to UK/EU 261 claim https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219049-ba-not-responding-uk-eu-261-claim.html Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:19:33 GMT Hi all, Had an issue 2 weeks ago where I was flying CPH-LHR-MIA and my flight out of CPH was delayed (and eventually cancelled) due to a technical issue with the plane discovered upon landing the night before. I was able to get the last seat on... Hi all,
Had an issue 2 weeks ago where I was flying CPH-LHR-MIA and my flight out of CPH was delayed (and eventually cancelled) due to a technical issue with the plane discovered upon landing the night before.

I was able to get the last seat on the next CPH-LHR flight, but missed my connecting flight, as well as my secondary option. I ended up landing in Miami 6+ hours later than planned.

Two days later I went to submit my EU/UK 261 compensation form and got an auto-reject email from BA saying they’d closed my case as they already offered me £150 in compensation vouchers for the cancellation. That email had actually gone to spam, so I hadn’t seen it/acknowledged it/accepted it. The rejection email gave me the option to ‘respond to this email’ if I wanted to fight it, which I’ve done twice in the two weeks since. No updates from BA.

Is there anything I can do to speed this along? No one on the phone can help.

Thanks ]]> British Airways | The British Airways Club LucyintheSkywithPoints https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/british-airways-british-airways-club/2219049-ba-not-responding-uk-eu-261-claim.html