kuMAAr

I would like to transfer the promotional avios from Iberia to BA (and use them up before Dec 1). But I don't like the idea of having -90,000 miles in Iberia. I have a decent chunk of BA avios, I don't want them to claw back 90,000 avios from my BA account when the programs merge.

Any one know when IAG is planning to merge BA and Iberia Avios? If it's a year or so away, I can probably use up all my BA avios by that time.

Redwoodw

What's the chance of IB clawing back the avios thru BA by cancelling the tickets issued by BA?

In a pretty bad position now coz I foolishly believed the bloggers- my IB+ and BAEC account address doesn't match so I had to change the address on BAEC side to match it- caused my BAEC account to be locked now likely can't revert it back to match IB+ so can't transfer it back to BA

petey2428

You do realize that thousands of people do have Iberia avios but did not take advantage of the promo right? With this, I can transfer my existing pool of avios to BA if I wish. Iberia has made it crystal clear that promotional avios are meant to be use only on the Iberia avios program.

worldtravels

They would debit your account immediately if it was an unauthorized transfer of promotional avios Transferring them doesn't count as a redemption. Transferring them and using them on BAEC by Dec 1 does.

craigthemif

There are quite a few people on Flyertalk who choose to believe otherwise. As with current political discourse in a variety of countries, pointing out their error simply causes them to believe their original belief even more strongly...

kuMAAr

This is the official statement from Iberia.

Transferred Avios won’t be considered as a redemption. On the 1st of December, the Avios obtained through this promotion, which haven’t been redeemed in the Iberia Plus account by that date, will be discounted from the Iberia Plus accounts. This could lead to a negative Avios balance in those Iberia Plus accounts from where Avios have been transferred.

petey2428

If you believe so, you should do what you think is right! *grabs popcorn*

Separately, with so much entitlement in this forum, I just can't wait to see how this promo ends up. I've always believed that Iberia had meant to honor this promo, and the backlash wasn't justified. The promo was generous, and the waiting period was relatively quick (2 weeks for old accounts. a month for new accounts). Yes communication could be better, but this is Iberia, you should know how they are before getting in this deal and logistically they're not staffed enough for a floodgate of new accounts. The end date of November 31st instead of December 31st makes me think that BA and IB avios are going to merge in December. I read somewhere a couple of months ago that the initial merge date was supposed to be in the middle of 2018, so I guess they're pushing it back. I actually really like Iberia even before this promo. 34k from ORD to MAD in J with consistent availability is probably the best use of airline miles anywhere now.

am13

The bolded section of Iberia's official statement makes it seem quite clear: points transferred to BAEC and redeemed through BAEC prior to 12/1 will not count as a redemption because the redemption must occur from the Iberia Plus account and the transfer to BAEC alone is not enough to qualify as a redemption.

worldtravels

The change in terms terms that you speak of were never part of the original terms and conditions. There has been no official change to any of those terms.

Yes, I agree that is an attempt to salvage what is left of an otherwise botched program.

MasterGeek

As to whether Iberia will deduct 90K from my BAEC account, I'll beleive it when I see it. For now, the Avios are more useful and safer sitting in my BAEC account.

ralph55user

i have a new account with 90k avios, is there any way to transfer to ba or only way is to wait 90 days?

ChocolateFactory

Just FYI, on some routes, one-way partner awards are available.

MANCHESTER

Hawes7701

ralph55user

thanks, and i assume you would need to have a BA and avios.com account open for 90 days too?