Author Topic: BA Avios question(s) (Read 1121879 times)

Yaalili · « **Reply #280 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:08:48 PM »

I see on aa availability for two people on a certain flight from YUL to JFK, but when i try to do it through ba they show that only 1 reward seat is open, doesn't ba get all the saaver seats that u could get on aa?

Ergel · « **Reply #281 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:18:46 PM »

Strange indeed

MEIR613 · « **Reply #282 on:** February 12, 2013, 03:43:47 PM »

They don't always show everything. You need to PUTPAC.

Yaalili · « **Reply #283 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:21:39 PM »

Quote from: MEIR613 on February 12, 2013, 03:43:47 PM

They don't always show everything. You need to PUTPAC.

Tried that, they hocked me a chainik that not everything that is on aa, will be on ba etc..

AJK · « **Reply #284 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:33:54 PM »

That is very weird.

EF and BA both show 1 seat available on AA4444, but AA is returning 2 seats.

Maybe ask in the EF thread?

Yaalili · « **Reply #285 on:** February 14, 2013, 12:48:41 AM »

Quote from: Ya'alili on February 12, 2013, 03:08:48 PM

I see on aa availability for two people on a certain flight from YUL to JFK, but when i try to do it through ba they show that only 1 reward seat is open, doesn't ba get all the saaver seats that u could get on aa?

Still same exact thing, don't know why i thought maybe it would update itself to show the real availability. Am i able to book on ba a different flight for that day, and then call up aa and switch it for free to the one i want, cuz they have it open?

wierdal832 · « **Reply #286 on:** February 14, 2013, 09:43:05 AM »

how often is there a amex to ba transfer bonus?

MrsZev · « **Reply #287 on:** February 14, 2013, 11:02:21 AM »

Is there a way to book a domestic AA flight with a connection using Avios?

Scenario: LGA-ORD Thurs-Sun, the only directs are in the AM, we want evening flights. AA.com shows itineraries with connections, but short of booking 2 legs on BA.com (defeats the purpose of using Avios for domestic flights), I can't see how to book a flight with a connection using Avios.

(Yes I searched... a lot.)

Dan · « **Reply #288 on:** February 14, 2013, 11:12:24 AM »

What's the difference between booking it as 2 flights?

SGF · « **Reply #289 on:** February 14, 2013, 11:52:09 AM »

Quote from: MrsZev on February 14, 2013, 11:02:21 AM

Is there a way to book a domestic AA flight with a connection using Avios?

Scenario: LGA-ORD Thurs-Sun, the only directs are in the AM, we want evening flights. AA.com shows itineraries with connections, but short of booking 2 legs on BA.com (defeats the purpose of using Avios for domestic flights), I can't see how to book a flight with a connection using Avios.

(Yes I searched... a lot.)

Quote from: MEIR613 on February 10, 2013, 03:08:53 PM

Try over the phone and ask them to waive the fee.

MrsZev · « **Reply #290 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:24:45 PM »

Quote from: Ya'alili on February 12, 2013, 07:21:39 PM

Tried that, they hocked me a chainik that not everything that is on aa, will be on ba etc..

Got the same response...

If I can find AA award availability on AA.com, shouldn't I also see it on BA.com? Must it be the 12500-level seats?

momo · « **Reply #291 on:** February 14, 2013, 01:37:08 PM »

Yes it must be at the 12500 level.

MEIR613 · « **Reply #292 on:** February 14, 2013, 02:54:01 PM »

Quote from: MEIR613 on January 30, 2013, 11:02:00 PM

I have a 3:59PM flight from YYZ - LGA, is it possible (what are the chances) I could go standby on the 11AM to JFK?

There was a 11:20am and 1:10pm flight to JFK. So i tried to go stanby at checkin, no go. Tried at the club, no go. Then went to the gate and the 11:20 flight was delayed and boom GA put me on stand by and right when they started boarding I went to GA and got my ticket issued.

smew911 · « **Reply #293 on:** February 16, 2013, 01:17:57 AM »

Looking for advice how to go about booking a flight from NYC to Miami next month using Avios. I saw someone previously mention being able to get RT for 15k points. How is that possible, I only see mostly 25K one way with best case being 12.5K via AA.com. Travel dates 3/28-3/31

...or should I use UR point

Any help greatly appreciated!!!

robi · « **Reply #294 on:** February 16, 2013, 07:08:18 PM »

Quote from: smew911 on February 16, 2013, 01:17:57 AM

Looking for advice how to go about booking a flight from NYC to Miami next month using Avios. I saw someone previously mention being able to get RT for 15k points. How is that possible, I only see mostly 25K one way with best case being 12.5K via AA.com. Travel dates 3/28-3/31

...or should I use UR point

Any help greatly appreciated!!!

its gotta be direct for 15k RT

smew911 · « **Reply #295 on:** February 16, 2013, 07:44:43 PM »

Sorry, I'm new to this and don't understand what you mean by direct. Do I call up BA and book through them and it will come out to 15K RT? (If I can find an award flight on those dates)

Ergel · « **Reply #296 on:** February 16, 2013, 07:49:52 PM »

Direct = no stopover

smew911 · « **Reply #297 on:** February 16, 2013, 08:06:22 PM »

Right so it has to be a direct flight but when I go to AA.com and search for an AA advantage Reward / Milessaver flight, I see 12.5K and 25K points option but just one way not RT. I guess I just dont understand how to use the Avios points to get anything close to 15K RT from NY to Fl

Ergel · « **Reply #298 on:** February 16, 2013, 08:54:12 PM »

From the becoming: you are booking an aa flight but using ba miles. As such aa's millage requirements are not relevant. You need to find direct saaver availability on aa (they will show 12.5k each way). Then go to ba.com to book for 15k RT

smew911 · « **Reply #299 on:** February 16, 2013, 11:43:30 PM »

Thanks so much Ergel!

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