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Jan 21, 2012 | 10:19 pm

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Originally Posted by sprinkles

I'm EXP with AA, no status on BA.

I'm using Avios points to fly DFW-BOS and will have a checked bag. If I show up at the ticket counter at DFW and act very sweet and show my EXP card, will they waive the bag fee?

I just redeemed AVIOS for BA redemption on AA metal. I called EXP, just gave date/time/flight, EXP agent changed from BA FF# to AA FF#. This way I have all EXP benefits. This itinerary is now listed on my reservations on AA.