Originally Posted by
Bbub
This thread is revealing. There are a few BA fans who insist that BA is following published rules -- however obscurely those rules are published -- which makes everything OK.
Of course it does. If purchasing a ticket and they give exactly what is entitled then they have done ok
Originally Posted by
Bbub
But it doesn't. Other airlines care about my lifetime relationship with them, and BA only seems to care during the hours when I am paying full-fare first class. Evidence? When traveling on a discounted fare, even as a high-status oneworld person:
They do give, with no difficulty ime, the benefits that should be accorded.
Originally Posted by
Bbub
[*] BA lounge policy of one guest (lots of fun when travel includes mother-in-law
That is the standard One World Policy , not just BA's
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Originally Posted by
Bbub
[*] One free bag
Indeed. If you had a lifetime relationship and had BA status , you could get a 2nd for free
Originally Posted by
Bbub
The fractional or zero mileage accrual
That is the same as they offer base to own members.
Originally Posted by
Bbub
Near-impossibility of standby for earlier connections, or other flight changes, even with no bags
BA has a fairly standard poilcy that for flexible tickets that you need to purchase flexible fares. This is not unique to BA. Just because it is common in the USA, does not make it common elsewhere
dave