Assistance please
Posted: 03 Mar 2014, 16:35Looking at a September trip from LHR-LAX then returning from SAN-LHR. I haven't flown long long haul with BA for many years but fly short haul with BA very regularly.
After looking at the whole reward,classes, I realise i could probably be making better use of how I book to get the best return. Although at present I don't have many avios/exec points left. I don't think the Bronze status accounts for much?
I usually fly Long haul with VA twice a year in PE and I book during the sale & incorporate my miles plus money to get an extra discount. Because of this booking class (K) i don't get offered anything further which is fine by me.
My question is regarding BA. The above flight Im hoping to get in the next WT+ sale (aprox £1000pp, I've checked against the last 2 years sale dates/prices, i realise this isn't guaranteed). What happens with a BA sale booking-ie Would it possibly give me an upgrade option to CW or like VA is this a definite No if I've booked sale tickets?
If its a yes and i pay cash, how then do i see if i can upgrade - does it appear on the 'Manage my booking' page and give me a cash/avios/exec points option?
Trying to avoid returning to LAX for the return leg as it seems a waste of a day but at present the price difference between returning from Los Angeles (VA) or San Diego (BA) is £700. Which is the cost of another PE seat elsewhere to me :-)
Any advice would be appreciated.
After looking at the whole reward,classes, I realise i could probably be making better use of how I book to get the best return. Although at present I don't have many avios/exec points left. I don't think the Bronze status accounts for much?
I usually fly Long haul with VA twice a year in PE and I book during the sale & incorporate my miles plus money to get an extra discount. Because of this booking class (K) i don't get offered anything further which is fine by me.
My question is regarding BA. The above flight Im hoping to get in the next WT+ sale (aprox £1000pp, I've checked against the last 2 years sale dates/prices, i realise this isn't guaranteed). What happens with a BA sale booking-ie Would it possibly give me an upgrade option to CW or like VA is this a definite No if I've booked sale tickets?
If its a yes and i pay cash, how then do i see if i can upgrade - does it appear on the 'Manage my booking' page and give me a cash/avios/exec points option?
Trying to avoid returning to LAX for the return leg as it seems a waste of a day but at present the price difference between returning from Los Angeles (VA) or San Diego (BA) is £700. Which is the cost of another PE seat elsewhere to me :-)
Any advice would be appreciated.