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Old Jul 18, 2012 | 8:51 am
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Originally Posted by Astromiles
I may be booked (by someone else) on a full Y fare on a TATL flight with a BA flight number but operated by AA. Can I still upgrade Y>J using AA miles? Apologies for the n00b question.
Not according to the program terms (that doesn't mean that things don't sometimes happen outside of the "rules.") AA marketed and operated only:
http://www.aa.com/i18n/disclaimers/o...rade-chart.jsp

"Upgrade awards are only valid on individual published-fare tickets on flights marketed and operated by American Airlines, American Eage or the AmericanConnection carrier and are subject to capacity controls. Co-Payment is non-refundable and inclusive of U.S. excise tax where applicable."
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