Topic Wiki

DansDeals.com Post on BA Awards:


-Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About British Airways Avios: Tips, Tricks, And Advice ... Latest update-June 11 '15
-22 Things To Keep In Mind When Using Avios
-British Airways Avios Knowledgebase, A Collection Of Tips For Using Your BA Avios
-Click to view Direct Avios Flights From Chicago
-Click to view Direct Avios Flights From Los Angeles
-Click to view Direct Avios Flights From Miami
-Click to view Direct Avios Flights From NYC
-Click to view Direct Avios Flights From Philadelphia
-Click to view Direct Avios Flights From Dallas
-Click to view Direct Avios Flights From Johannesburg
-Click to view Direct Avios Flights From Baltimore/Washington D.C.
-Click to view Direct Avios Flights From Montreal, Toronto, Denver, Detroit, Pittsburgh, S. Francisco, And 6 Ohio Airports

Other BA Avios Threads:

BA.com Award Search Help Master Thread
Chase BA Credit Card
Canceling BA reservation


BA Worldwide Call Center Telephone Numbers
Hong Kong is open 9am - 5:30pm  their time is 12 hrs ahead of NY

Worldwide service center telephone numbers according to eastern time, Credit DDMS

Location                            Phone#                   Opening Time                           
US800-452-12017:30am-8pm EDT
Singapore+65-6823-20959pm-5:30am EDT
China+86 400 881 02079:00 PM-5:30 AM
Israel+972-3-606-15152am-9am EDT
Germany+49 (0)421 55 75 76 73:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UK+44-191-490-79012:30am-3pm EDT


Note that all sAAver flights available on AA.com are able to be booked on BA.  When there are many flights on one day, they may not all be listed on BA.com.  So you will have to call to book it.  Get the phone fee waved because it wasn't able to be booked on line.


NOTE: Household accounts will not allow transfers from Iberia to BA. Make sure you don't have a household account, and if you do, split it up.

NOTE: When booking, erase your Avios number when entering your passenger information. This will make it much simpler to add your AA Advantage number at a later time.
« Last edited by username on April 14, 2016, 10:32:21 AM »

Author Topic: BA Avios question(s)  (Read 1112424 times)

Offline Ergel

  • Dansdeals Lifetime 10K Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 12818
  • Total likes: 905
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #640 on: July 04, 2013, 09:17:52 AM »
If something is available for 25k for business on aa how many avois is that?
From where to where
Life isn't about checking the boxes. Nobody cares.

Online ckmk47

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Aug 2012
  • Posts: 7963
  • Total likes: 1044
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
  • Location: brooklyn
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #641 on: July 04, 2013, 10:03:37 AM »
If something is available for 25k for business on aa how many avois is that?
MR transfer 1:1 to BA avios.  Then using ba.com you get offered AA flights.
I just booked AA on BA and it used fewer BA points than it would have used AA points on AA.

Anybody else have ideas?
My favorite cause: cssy.org

Offline Ez

  • Dansdeals Platinum Elite + Lifetime Gold Elite
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2011
  • Posts: 842
  • Total likes: 11
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: NY
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #642 on: July 04, 2013, 11:48:23 PM »
If something is available for 25k for business on aa how many avois is that?
Remember, BA charges 3 x the miles for business class on a 2 cabin planes.

Offline MEIR613

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Aug 2012
  • Posts: 4593
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 7
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #643 on: July 04, 2013, 11:56:50 PM »
MR transfer 1:1 to BA avios.  Then using ba.com you get offered AA flights.
I just booked AA on BA and it used fewer BA points than it would have used AA points on AA.

Anybody else have ideas?
Can you please explain what you are asking.

Offline Yitz

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 1921
  • Total likes: 38
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #644 on: July 07, 2013, 08:54:29 AM »
Anyone find availability closer to the date you want to travel when originally there was no availability? 

Offline chucksterace

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 6880
  • Total likes: 19
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 40
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
    • LYNX IT Consulting
  • Location: Chicago, Jerusalem
  • Programs: AA Exec Plat; UA Premier 1K; ; LY Plat; Hyatt Platinum; Hertz President's Circle; Avis President's Club
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #645 on: July 07, 2013, 09:39:01 AM »
Yup. Tried making a trip for this past friday looked about 5 days earlier nothing available, about 12 hours before it became available.
You may not hold me responsible for any actions taken that were recommended from my account or username.

Offline Yitz

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 1921
  • Total likes: 38
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #646 on: July 07, 2013, 10:55:35 AM »
Yup. Tried making a trip for this past friday looked about 5 days earlier nothing available, about 12 hours before it became available.
Thanks for the information.

Offline Drago

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 8388
  • Total likes: 74
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 18
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #647 on: July 07, 2013, 01:36:02 PM »
What are the odds of TLV - NYC opening up at the last minute with BA?
Or def not during the summer peak traveling season?

Offline MEIR613

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Aug 2012
  • Posts: 4593
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 7
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #648 on: July 07, 2013, 01:36:57 PM »
What are the odds of TLV - NYC opening up at the last minute with BA?
Or def not during the summer peak traveling season?
On BA metal or AB?


Offline Drago

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: May 2008
  • Posts: 8388
  • Total likes: 74
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 18
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #649 on: July 07, 2013, 01:38:00 PM »

Offline Crazy tools

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 2251
  • Total likes: 54
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Programs: United Club, Avis Presidents, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Executive Elite, SPG Gold
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #650 on: July 07, 2013, 10:47:29 PM »
Trying to book an AA flight with Avios from EWR to ORD. Why is the system not allowing me to enter a birthdate? anyway around this?
Please Help, i need this flight for tomorrow!!

Offline MEIR613

  • Dansdeals Presidential Platinum Elite
  • ********
  • Join Date: Aug 2012
  • Posts: 4593
  • Total likes: 6
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 7
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #651 on: July 07, 2013, 11:20:17 PM »
Trying to book an AA flight with Avios from EWR to ORD. Why is the system not allowing me to enter a birthdate? anyway around this?
Please Help, i need this flight for tomorrow!!
Book now and call HKG, they will put it in for you.


Online ckmk47

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Aug 2012
  • Posts: 7963
  • Total likes: 1044
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
  • Location: brooklyn
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #652 on: July 07, 2013, 11:22:54 PM »
Trying to book an AA flight with Avios from EWR to ORD. Why is the system not allowing me to enter a birthdate? anyway around this?
Please Help, i need this flight for tomorrow!!
If still a problem try a different browser.
My favorite cause: cssy.org

Offline Crazy tools

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 2251
  • Total likes: 54
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Programs: United Club, Avis Presidents, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Executive Elite, SPG Gold
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #653 on: July 08, 2013, 12:11:10 AM »
If still a problem try a different browser.
tried another browser and in private browsing. didnt work. You sure thats true?

Online ckmk47

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Aug 2012
  • Posts: 7963
  • Total likes: 1044
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 3
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
  • Location: brooklyn
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #654 on: July 08, 2013, 12:35:03 AM »
tried another browser and in private browsing. didnt work. You sure thats true?
Call BA but they're not there at this hour.  I called them recently to book an avios flight I couln't book on line and they were very nice. 
My favorite cause: cssy.org

Offline Crazy tools

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jan 2010
  • Posts: 2251
  • Total likes: 54
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Programs: United Club, Avis Presidents, Hertz Presidents Circle, National Executive Elite, SPG Gold
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #655 on: July 08, 2013, 12:35:32 AM »
Call BA but they're not there at this hour.  I called them recently to book an avios flight I couln't book on line and they were very nice. 
Thanks

Offline dginz

  • Dansdeals Gold Elite
  • ***
  • Join Date: Feb 2011
  • Posts: 181
  • Total likes: 0
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
  • Location: Morristown, NJ
  • Programs: Hertz #1 Five Star
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #656 on: July 08, 2013, 12:52:49 AM »
How long does it usually take to transfer from SPG to BA?
Also, is there any way to expedite the process?
Thanks in advance.

Offline MosheP

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Jun 2010
  • Posts: 1486
  • Total likes: 8
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 0
  • Gender: Male
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #657 on: July 08, 2013, 08:32:38 PM »
Can I still see my AA confirmation number on checkmytrip for baggage avios flights?

I'm looking high and low with no luck

Offline meshugener

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Presidential Platinum Elite
  • *********
  • Join Date: Feb 2012
  • Posts: 6887
  • Total likes: 62
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 4
  • Gender: Female
    • View Profile
  • Location: DDF
  • Programs: Amex Platinum, Chase Freedom 10X10 Exclusives, Avis Presidents Club, National Executive, Hertz 5 Star, Hilton Gold, Accor Platinum, Hyatt Platinum, Marriott Silver, SPG Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #658 on: July 09, 2013, 12:32:52 PM »
Can I still see my AA confirmation number on checkmytrip for baggage avios flights?

I'm looking high and low with no luck
Yes.
Though I'm not sure I know what baggage avios flights are.
Love me or hate me. I still love you.

Offline Shmelly

  • Dansdeals Lifetime Platinum Elite
  • *******
  • Join Date: Nov 2011
  • Posts: 1432
  • Total likes: 13
  • DansDeals.com Hat Tips 1
    • View Profile
Re: BA Avios question(s)
« Reply #659 on: July 09, 2013, 12:54:01 PM »
Don't book the infant.
Call AA to add or do it at the airport.
Is this still true?
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. - Dr. Seuss