Availability Avios - BA Vs QA
Apr 18, 2023 | 2:09 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: YZF
Programs: Aeroplan, Avios, Sage, Avios, Westjet
Posts: 21
Availability Avios - BA Vs QA
HI everyone - looking at EDI to SEZ March 15 return March 26 with Avios. There 's 's availability on BA for those days but none on Qatar via Avios. The BA is showing Qatar Airlines is available.
Can anyone confirm that this is the case? Seems strange that one would have it and not the other....
Thanks
Can anyone confirm that this is the case? Seems strange that one would have it and not the other....
Thanks
Apr 18, 2023 | 6:03 pm
#2
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MEL
Programs: DL, QF, QR Silver, Bonvoy Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,315
The reverse scenario is more common, where an airline has more availability for its own FF program than for partner programs.
It is possible that the seats show as available for BA but can't actually be booked.
It is possible that the seats show as available for BA but can't actually be booked.
Apr 19, 2023 | 5:12 am
#4
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,274
HI everyone - looking at EDI to SEZ March 15 return March 26 with Avios. There 's 's availability on BA for those days but none on Qatar via Avios. The BA is showing Qatar Airlines is available.
Can anyone confirm that this is the case? Seems strange that one would have it and not the other....
Thanks
Can anyone confirm that this is the case? Seems strange that one would have it and not the other....
Thanks
Apr 19, 2023 | 9:10 am
#6
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: YZF
Programs: Aeroplan, Avios, Sage, Avios, Westjet
Posts: 21
When I first log into PC - I can see my BA Avios points, however, when I search to redeem, PC show's no availability and no Avios points....as in the screen shots...
Apr 19, 2023 | 9:40 am
#7
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Central Scotland
Programs: BAC Bronze
Posts: 579
You need to transfer just a few Avios over to Qatar privilege club if you have your BAEC account linked and that will open up availability on the Qatar site. I had to do this for Mrs Bs account so that we could get back from Australia on her Avios. If you like what you see then transfer the balance as required.
Apr 20, 2023 | 12:51 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2006
Programs: BA Silver / Aegean
Posts: 306
I noticed this too. I had booked my Outbound to Oz no issues. Now attempting to book my return and Qatar is showing availability but at this stupid *2 Avios rate miles!
I have noticed that their algorithm seems to change subsequently so guess I've got to be patient until 335 days before departure. Big change from 180000 to 360000 for the one way journey back from Perth in Business!
It is frustrating but I have found that the QR taxes are cheaper than what BA usually want.
However domestic flights in Australia on Qantas I think are remarkable bang for buck when booking using Avios on BA, given the cost of air fares down under.
If I cannot back from Perth to BHX then I can alternately fly back from DPS or SIN or alternately fly into another UK / European city.
That's my game plan currently
I have noticed that their algorithm seems to change subsequently so guess I've got to be patient until 335 days before departure. Big change from 180000 to 360000 for the one way journey back from Perth in Business!
It is frustrating but I have found that the QR taxes are cheaper than what BA usually want.
However domestic flights in Australia on Qantas I think are remarkable bang for buck when booking using Avios on BA, given the cost of air fares down under.
If I cannot back from Perth to BHX then I can alternately fly back from DPS or SIN or alternately fly into another UK / European city.
That's my game plan currently