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Originally Posted by bbkenney
I have come into some BA miles via cc deals and now I can swap AX points for BA miles at 1=1.5. I was inclined to jump on the bandwagon in a big way but then I started looking at BA award costs. (I live in North America).
I read it that using BA miles, on either BA or partner would be 180,000 FC, North America to Europe (2) or 150,000 to Japan. Either trip would only be 125,000 on AA metal/miles, or partner metal (BA, JL, etc).
Something tells me I'm missing something but can't figure it out. Any help would be appreciated.
thanks,
You're not missing anything. Each FFP has its own redemption rates (even for travel on partner carriers), and rules. BA will be cheaper than AA for some trips, and more expensive for others. For example, take a look at a Business Class roundtrip between the U.S. and Easter Island. BA puts Easter Island in its South America zone; AA puts it in its South Pacific zone. If you can depart from a U.S. city served by LAN, a BA redemption will be much cheaper.