Since when is BA blocking award space to AA members?
Jan 24, 2020, 3:09 pm
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Since when is BA blocking award space to AA members?
Hi there,
I just posted in the AS forum about not being able to find BA flights that are showing as available to book with Avios but not with AS miles. In the past, availability was pretty straightforward, as in, if you find on BA you will find elsewhere. (I am trying to book a BA flight with AS miles or AA).
Now for the OW specific question: AA also doesn't show the space, so I think its BA blocking the space for AS and AA members. But the plot thickens when I log into my JL account, and it shows the space as available. So, its obviously not a blanket block for all partners but is BA now being selective of which partner FFP members can access their awards? Since when has this been happening, and is there any trend or pattern that can be observed? Like BA releasing seats closer to departure (ŕ la LH F to their Star partners)
(Problem is I don't have any JL miles right now, and they don't have any CC transfer options except Marriott Bonvoy, which I don't have enough of either...but I digress)
I just posted in the AS forum about not being able to find BA flights that are showing as available to book with Avios but not with AS miles. In the past, availability was pretty straightforward, as in, if you find on BA you will find elsewhere. (I am trying to book a BA flight with AS miles or AA).
Now for the OW specific question: AA also doesn't show the space, so I think its BA blocking the space for AS and AA members. But the plot thickens when I log into my JL account, and it shows the space as available. So, its obviously not a blanket block for all partners but is BA now being selective of which partner FFP members can access their awards? Since when has this been happening, and is there any trend or pattern that can be observed? Like BA releasing seats closer to departure (ŕ la LH F to their Star partners)
(Problem is I don't have any JL miles right now, and they don't have any CC transfer options except Marriott Bonvoy, which I don't have enough of either...but I digress)
Jan 25, 2020, 2:35 pm
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I just posted in the AS forum about not being able to find BA flights that are showing as available to book with Avios but not with AS miles. In the past, availability was pretty straightforward, as in, if you find on BA you will find elsewhere. (I am trying to book a BA flight with AS miles or AA).
Now for the OW specific question: AA also doesn't show the space, so I think its BA blocking the space for AS and AA members. But the plot thickens when I log into my JL account, and it shows the space as available. So, its obviously not a blanket block for all partners but is BA now being selective of which partner FFP members can access their awards? Since when has this been happening, and is there any trend or pattern that can be observed? Like BA releasing seats closer to departure (ŕ la LH F to their Star partners)
(Problem is I don't have any JL miles right now, and they don't have any CC transfer options except Marriott Bonvoy, which I don't have enough of either...but I digress)
Now for the OW specific question: AA also doesn't show the space, so I think its BA blocking the space for AS and AA members. But the plot thickens when I log into my JL account, and it shows the space as available. So, its obviously not a blanket block for all partners but is BA now being selective of which partner FFP members can access their awards? Since when has this been happening, and is there any trend or pattern that can be observed? Like BA releasing seats closer to departure (ŕ la LH F to their Star partners)
(Problem is I don't have any JL miles right now, and they don't have any CC transfer options except Marriott Bonvoy, which I don't have enough of either...but I digress)
While you may think it is BA blocking awards it may be that AA/AS deciding not to offer. No one knows.
Conspiracy theory's need actual proof :- not opinion
OP other post--> BA J/F awards completely gone?
Jan 25, 2020, 4:27 pm
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Many threads (AA sub forum) on AA married segment awards. AA awards are not what they used to be a few years ago.
While you may think it is BA blocking awards it may be that AA/AS deciding not to offer. No one knows.
Conspiracy theory's need actual proof :- not opinion
OP other post--> BA J/F awards completely gone?
While you may think it is BA blocking awards it may be that AA/AS deciding not to offer. No one knows.
Conspiracy theory's need actual proof :- not opinion
OP other post--> BA J/F awards completely gone?
Jan 26, 2020, 1:15 am
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Somewhat off topic, but surely conspiracy theories are reliant on an abundance of opinion and on a *lack* of meaningful proof? Wanting proof is a good thing because it avoids the futile drain and pain of conspiracy theory.
Last edited by zoombee; Jan 26, 2020 at 1:17 am Reason: clearer wording
Jan 26, 2020, 6:02 am
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As an alternative, book the seats via BA's Executive Club.
Jan 26, 2020, 3:03 pm
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In recent weeks, there were anomalies in the way AAdvantage was pricing BA flight redemptions, so it is possible the inventory has been temporarily pulled from these online channels. I would suggest calling in to book the flights you’re after