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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 10:04 pm
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Originally Posted by Ilove2fly
I am new to the BA world. Dumb question here: what is YQ?

I plan to use my 100K BA miles for AA flights to Peru. I hope the fees will not be outrageous. Is Lan Air a good option?
YQ is the code for Fuel Surcharge.

LA is a very good option. LA also is one of the 2 OneWorld partners that does not have YQ when you redeem the One partner award of the BA program. The other partner is AA. All other OneWorld partners charge YQ, but none as outrageous as BA itself on BA flights.
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