Monthly Archives: April 2015

British Airways Sale – Book before Tuesday 19 May.

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The current sale from British Airways is targeted at leisure travellers.

Most business-related travel is excluded by the fare rules.

For example, with a few exceptions, reservations require a Saturday-night stay, a minim three night stay and advance booking of up to 1, 2 or even 3 weeks. And fares are not refundable once purchased (although changes may be allowed for a fee)

Fares are valid for travel throughout the summer and autumn. Some destinations, through to January 2016.

The prices are genuine reductions and are good value.

Unfortunately, travellers will now only receive 25% of the Avios that they would have before the recent devaluation.

For more information, visit ba.com here

Avios Devaluation – should you spend your Avios before 28th April?

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On Tuesday, 28th April, the Avios reward programme is changing.

EARNING AVIOS:

Rewards, for travel with British Airways are to be reduced significantly, for those clients that choose the lowest priced fares. The new rewards for the lowest fares will be just 25% of current levels!

If you’re buying a low-priced fare, you should no longer let Avios rewards influence your choice of airline.

If you buy full-fare business class tickets you will receive bonus rewards. Example, the Business J class fare to Los Angeles, at £10,231 return.

SPENDING AVIOS:

EUROPE FLIGHTS

Short-haul economy and business class prices are not set to increase. In fact, an off-peak season fare is to be introduced which will cost less Avios than the current

LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS – ECONOMY

I have never recommended using Avios for long haul redemptions.
This is because the bulk of the “fare” consists of airport tax, fuel surcharge and fees which you still have to pay. The savings are minimal and a waste of Avios

LONG HAUL FLIGHTS – BUSINESS & FIRST CLASS

If you have a substantial Avios balance of over 100,000 and if you intend buying a business class ticket then you should be booking now!

A return flight to Los Angeles, Club World (Business), currently costs 100,000 Avios plus tax/airport fees/fuel surcharges. The new cost will be from 125,000 for off-peak and 150,000 for peak dates

Dubai, costs 80,000 Avios at the moment. That’s the business class return fare. The new price from Tuesday 28th April is 100,000 off-peak and 120,000 peak

And the definition of peak dates generally includes the UK school holidays, so, Dubai in July is considered peak season!

SUMMARY

If you have over 100,000 Avios and if you intend to use them for long-haul business/first class tickets, you need to book before Tuesday 28th April.

If you intend to spend your Avios on short-haul economy/business class flights you should wait until Tuesday .

Free car hire for up to 2 weeks with British Airways

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Using economy flights to the US as an example, the return airfare for 2 adults and 3 children, flight only, was costing a total of approximately £4,700

Choosing a Flight + Car option and the price was practically identical, depending on the vehicle choice.

The inclusive rate included a People Carrier such as a Dodge Grand Caravan.

In addition, you’ll be rewarded a bonus 9,400 Avios on the booking. That’s in addition to points gained via your credit card.

This deal is only available by booking directly via the genuine British Airways Website.

Remember to choose Flight + Car before you search