Originally Posted by
UnitedFlyGuy
Even if she does make the flight, the chances of her luggage making it are slim.
I guess I didn't mention it, but she's only going to have carry-on. It would, of course, be suicidal to check bags -- and I don't think the airline would take them anyway.
Originally Posted by
kwildnj
Honestly, if you ask me, this question would be better off in the BA forum and changed to reflect what BA's policy on allowable changes after schedule changes to partner awards.
I honestly would find a 97 minute arrival difference to be unacceptable and would push to be reaccomidated.
Also, you need not necessisarily move her up at checkin to a later United flight. Monitor her AS flight, and if its showing arriving 25 minutes early, (or the UA flight 25 minutes late) things would be fine.
If when the AS flight is an hour out of PHX, its ontime or late, you make the change for her while she is enroute.
I guess I will ask the question on the BA forum. I asked the BA agent I spoke to whether they had a parter liaison to deal with situations like this. She checked with her supervisor, who said no. She then told me they wouldn't do anything for me if the change was less than 2 hours. I guess that's not crazy unreasonable; just really bad luck in this instance.
Good idea about changing the flight in route. One problem is that I will be ON the AS flight with her. I'm staying in PHX and not making the connection, though.