BNE-AUH 787-9 Dreamliner with First Suites commence flying June 2015

[mark4217]

Hi All, I am planning a BNE-AUH-MXP then FCO-AUH-BNE September 2015. I would really love to try the new suites.

Does anyone know when the flights will become available on line? It will be direct flights daily EY485 exit BNE and EY 484 return.

2nd Q, being a VA WP, what chances would I have booking a Suite on points from the VA site?

Many thanks - Mark

 

[Jousams]

Hi All, I am planning a BNE-AUH-MXP then FCO-AUH-BNE September 2015. I would really love to try the new suites.

Does anyone know when the flights will become available on line? It will be direct flights daily EY485 exit BNE and EY 484 return.

2nd Q, being a VA WP, what chances would I have booking a Suite on points from the VA site?

Many thanks - Mark

I don't think you can buy first rewards on the VA website, you've gotta call the call centre

 

[mark4217]

Hi Jousams, yes, I guess that would be the case. Do you know when the flights will be available to book, or are we all just waiting for an official announcement from VA or EY? It would have to be soon as we are within 350 days out now.

 

[mark4217]

Wouldn't this flight have to show up on VA as a code share flight? Maybe I'm getting this all mixed up or is it strictly a EY flight and no code share flight??

 

[TomVexille]

Wouldn't this flight have to show up on VA as a code share flight? Maybe I'm getting this all mixed up or is it strictly a EY flight and no code share flight??

Depends on what VA has negotiated.

 

[zainman]

Depends on what VA has negotiated.

Should still be available to book as a reward flight even if it doesn't have a VA code on it I believe.

 

[TomVexille]

Should still be available to book as a reward flight even if it doesn't have a VA code on it I believe.

It should. And that is also dependent on what VA has negotiated. But that wasn't the question

 

[mark4217]

Hmmmmm no closer. I will ring the plat desk and ask them, maybe they have some info. Will let you know how I go. I will also ring EY desk.

 

[Blinky]

I don't know about booking suites with points, but last year my wife and I had no problem booking Business Class from MEL to LHR with points, and upgrading to First Class at checkin for around $800 each. Dirt cheap.