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17th Mar 2005, 16:11
This may be the wrong forum, but any advice appreciated!
I am trying to get back to Blighty 22-25 March and have gone through my airline's pass bureau to apply for a Speedbird fare. IAW BA policy, I called them 2 weeks before my planned travel dates, to be told that no seats were available on the 25th. I am rather inflexible on dates, although could accept the 26th.
Anyway, the call centre told me to try closer to the date as BA release more Speedbird fares nearer the actual date of flight.
I managed to be offered 22nd and 24th two days ago, and again advised to wait for the 25th. Now they are telling me that even though there are retail seats available, Speedbird fares are not. I could buy the tickets (2) for $4000+, but they won't give me the Speedbird fares.
Does anyone know if BA does indeed release more seats to Speedbird fare paying passengers, or is that a myth. Thanks for any comments.
I am trying to get back to Blighty 22-25 March and have gone through my airline's pass bureau to apply for a Speedbird fare. IAW BA policy, I called them 2 weeks before my planned travel dates, to be told that no seats were available on the 25th. I am rather inflexible on dates, although could accept the 26th.
Anyway, the call centre told me to try closer to the date as BA release more Speedbird fares nearer the actual date of flight.
I managed to be offered 22nd and 24th two days ago, and again advised to wait for the 25th. Now they are telling me that even though there are retail seats available, Speedbird fares are not. I could buy the tickets (2) for $4000+, but they won't give me the Speedbird fares.
Does anyone know if BA does indeed release more seats to Speedbird fare paying passengers, or is that a myth. Thanks for any comments.