IB90k promo - where are YOU going :) ?
Aug 5, 2018, 11:48 am
#107
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: Delta Platinum, Marriott Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 205
Question for anyone who is considering moving their Iberia avios to British Airways (or has already done so) since that is now allowed....
I currently have: 83,000 avios in my personal BA account, 152,000 avios in my household BA account.
Then, I have 102,000 avios in my Iberia account (90,000 promotional, 12,000 previously existing)
I want to redeem some of my promotional avios for a JFK-MIA roundtrip business class flight. In Iberia's chart, that would be 46,000 avios + $20.20 taxes and fees. In BA's chart, that would be 30,000 avios + $11.20 taxes and fees. BA also has more generous cancellation terms. Thus, I would much prefer to redeem through BA.
However, if I use "combine my avios" to move 30,000 miles from Iberia to BA, how do I know that the system is pulling from my promotional avios instead of my previously existing balance (in either account)? And how do I ensure this won't cause any "negative balance" impact on my Iberia account that would eliminate my ability to use the remaining 60,000 avios (well, 72,000 avios technically) that would still remain in my Iberia account?
Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! I'm a novice at this so I appreciate your collective expertise
I currently have: 83,000 avios in my personal BA account, 152,000 avios in my household BA account.
Then, I have 102,000 avios in my Iberia account (90,000 promotional, 12,000 previously existing)
I want to redeem some of my promotional avios for a JFK-MIA roundtrip business class flight. In Iberia's chart, that would be 46,000 avios + $20.20 taxes and fees. In BA's chart, that would be 30,000 avios + $11.20 taxes and fees. BA also has more generous cancellation terms. Thus, I would much prefer to redeem through BA.
However, if I use "combine my avios" to move 30,000 miles from Iberia to BA, how do I know that the system is pulling from my promotional avios instead of my previously existing balance (in either account)? And how do I ensure this won't cause any "negative balance" impact on my Iberia account that would eliminate my ability to use the remaining 60,000 avios (well, 72,000 avios technically) that would still remain in my Iberia account?
Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! I'm a novice at this so I appreciate your collective expertise
Aug 5, 2018, 3:37 pm
#108
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: CLE
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 5,538
Question for anyone who is considering moving their Iberia avios to British Airways (or has already done so) since that is now allowed....
I currently have: 83,000 avios in my personal BA account, 152,000 avios in my household BA account.
Then, I have 102,000 avios in my Iberia account (90,000 promotional, 12,000 previously existing)
I want to redeem some of my promotional avios for a JFK-MIA roundtrip business class flight. In Iberia's chart, that would be 46,000 avios + $20.20 taxes and fees. In BA's chart, that would be 30,000 avios + $11.20 taxes and fees. BA also has more generous cancellation terms. Thus, I would much prefer to redeem through BA.
However, if I use "combine my avios" to move 30,000 miles from Iberia to BA, how do I know that the system is pulling from my promotional avios instead of my previously existing balance (in either account)? And how do I ensure this won't cause any "negative balance" impact on my Iberia account that would eliminate my ability to use the remaining 60,000 avios (well, 72,000 avios technically) that would still remain in my Iberia account?
Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! I'm a novice at this so I appreciate your collective expertise
I currently have: 83,000 avios in my personal BA account, 152,000 avios in my household BA account.
Then, I have 102,000 avios in my Iberia account (90,000 promotional, 12,000 previously existing)
I want to redeem some of my promotional avios for a JFK-MIA roundtrip business class flight. In Iberia's chart, that would be 46,000 avios + $20.20 taxes and fees. In BA's chart, that would be 30,000 avios + $11.20 taxes and fees. BA also has more generous cancellation terms. Thus, I would much prefer to redeem through BA.
However, if I use "combine my avios" to move 30,000 miles from Iberia to BA, how do I know that the system is pulling from my promotional avios instead of my previously existing balance (in either account)? And how do I ensure this won't cause any "negative balance" impact on my Iberia account that would eliminate my ability to use the remaining 60,000 avios (well, 72,000 avios technically) that would still remain in my Iberia account?
Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! I'm a novice at this so I appreciate your collective expertise
Aug 5, 2018, 5:31 pm
#109
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: SFO
Programs: TK*G
Posts: 6
Finnair award ticket using Avios
I want to book award space on Finnair with IB Avios. The iberia plus website does not show any flights with Finnair, favoring only IAG availability. Is there a way to spend IB Avios for AY metal? I called IB service desk but they could not help me out, only saying that I need to book such flights myself on Finnair website (nonsense). Could someone come up with an advice?
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
Aug 6, 2018, 1:00 am
#110
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: England - UK
Posts: 512
I don't know the answer to that I'm afraid although some have suggested it works on a first in first out basis which would mean your original pot of avios unfortunately would be reduced first. I can't see that happening myself but only Iberia could give you an answer. Email is the way to go here I think so you get something back from them in writing, just in case things don't go to plan come 1st December.
Aug 6, 2018, 5:52 am
#111
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,804
I want to book award space on Finnair with IB Avios. The iberia plus website does not show any flights with Finnair, favoring only IAG availability. Is there a way to spend IB Avios for AY metal? I called IB service desk but they could not help me out, only saying that I need to book such flights myself on Finnair website (nonsense). Could someone come up with an advice?
Many thanks!
Many thanks!
Aug 6, 2018, 5:54 am
#112
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,804
I think the question revolves more around how do Iberia distinguish between you spending the promotional avios rather than the non promotional avios which are in the same account. I have the same issue with 25,000 avios already in my account before I received 90,000 from the promotion.
Aug 6, 2018, 6:35 am
#113
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: England - UK
Posts: 512
Oh yes that sounds like a much simpler solution. Thanks corporate.
Aug 6, 2018, 4:40 pm
#114
Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: USA
Posts: 108
We booked 2 tickets MIA-MAD-MLN, MIA-MAD in biz... 47,000 Avios + $62.50 each.
Citi 4th night free at the Parador in MLN, net $304 / 4 nights.
(That's a new Century Club tick on my wife's list)
And then we paid for MLN-MAD-VCE, $122 each in coach.
Booked 3 free nights at the Molino Stucky.
Coming back on paid tickets to renew Aegean Gold.
SPU-CPH-LIS-MIA. SPU-CPH in coach, CPH-LIS-MIA in biz.
$816 each, including a 4 night stopover in Lisbon.
Citi 4th night free at the Parador in MLN, net $304 / 4 nights.
(That's a new Century Club tick on my wife's list)
And then we paid for MLN-MAD-VCE, $122 each in coach.
Booked 3 free nights at the Molino Stucky.
Coming back on paid tickets to renew Aegean Gold.
SPU-CPH-LIS-MIA. SPU-CPH in coach, CPH-LIS-MIA in biz.
$816 each, including a 4 night stopover in Lisbon.
Aug 11, 2018, 4:43 pm
#116
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: Star Alliance Gold, AS MVP
Posts: 990
Aug 12, 2018, 9:53 am
#117
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: LNK
Programs: US,PC
Posts: 743
Can you book and cancel award tickets using IB promotion without losing them
I just read post above and assume it can be done but just want to make sure, I am talking about booking and canceling IB metal award tickets. As long as these activities are done before Dec 1.
Thank you
Thank you
Aug 12, 2018, 5:57 pm
#118
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: NYC, Wash DC
Programs: BA Gold, UA Plat (1mm),Marriott LT Plat, Avis PC, National Exec Elite, Hertz PC
Posts: 394
My 90 k Avios posted Aug 8. I can’t find any business award space in April or a May from JFK TO mAD. The Iberia web site sucks, and it wants me to input a captcha each time I search ( and find nothing.). I wish I didn’t participate in the promo. It’s been more effort than it’s worth.
Aug 12, 2018, 7:37 pm
#119
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Join Date: Aug 2017
Programs: AS 75K, DL Silver, UA Platinum, Hilton Gold, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Platinum + LT Gold
Posts: 10,502
Roundtrip to/from MAD (J) on IB + positioning flight to/from PIT (Y on AA). PIT is positioning and return for a separate trip.
Probably the best use of $500+ ($300+ on paid tickets plus $200 on award tickets).
And, I am going to fly those 10 intra-Spain flights. They'd fit within my Madrid trip.
Peak periods. Expand your search parameter. Note also additional Avios during peak periods (50K instead of 34K on Iberia during peak periods from NYC).
If you are not able to use, happy to take them off your hands
Probably the best use of $500+ ($300+ on paid tickets plus $200 on award tickets).
And, I am going to fly those 10 intra-Spain flights. They'd fit within my Madrid trip.
My 90 k Avios posted Aug 8. I can’t find any business award space in April or a May from JFK TO mAD. The Iberia web site sucks, and it wants me to input a captcha each time I search ( and find nothing.). I wish I didn’t participate in the promo. It’s been more effort than it’s worth.
If you are not able to use, happy to take them off your hands
Aug 13, 2018, 1:30 am
#120
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Kent, England
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Gold
Posts: 38
Seriously thinking about Mexico after hurricane season next year so obviously not booked yet. My question is this, when searching for award availability for 2 in J the test runs I have done so far come up with nothing but searching for one gives occasional availability. When the time comes am I best by transferring my wife's Avios to my account so I have the right number for 2 x J rather than taking a risk on 1 seat and then going straight back in and find I can't get another one. Is this a phone call job to customer service. Any advice or experience comments welcome.