Originally Posted by
Million Mile Secrets
The BA 2-for 1 is a GREAT deal, but you can use it ONLY on BA metal and have to pay fuel surcharges and taxes.
But if $1300 as taxes and fees seem high and you want to save the cash, then you may be better off redeeming on partner airlines which don't charge the fuel surcharge. That would be LAN for South America and Cathay Pacific for Far East.
But the free companion isn't good on LAN or CX, right?