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Old Oct 1, 2010, 12:54 am
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Blueboys999
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Originally Posted by demkr
Q. Can I use my miles to upgrade from discount Economy fares?
A. You can use miles and a co-pay to upgrade from discount Economy fares on American Airlines flights. However, upgrades on itineraries that include British Airways and Iberia are valid from full fares only.

ARG!!!

Full fare Y on BA to upgrade to Premium Economy? REALLY???

. Can I use my systemwide upgrades on British Airways and Iberia?
A. No, systemwide upgrades may only be used on American Airlines marketed and operated flights.

DOUBLE ARG. This totally stinks!! Cannot use eVIP on BA or IB...and cannot upgrade on BA or IB unless you buy full fare Y ticket.
I'm struggling to see much in this that is good news for AAdvantage members wanting to utilise their miles on BA. Presumably the only way to upgrade to J is to buy full fare Premium Economy.

I can already hear BAEC members breathing huge sighs of relief at this announcement.
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