Originally Posted by
fdemoulin
Just noticed that Vueling is launching new London Heathrow (T3) Palma from March 2013, I would have assumed that as it is part of One World gold silver benefits apply eg seat selection lounge access etc, would be amazed if they are not going from heathrow that you couldnt use BA lounge and have to pay for luggage etc, T3 is not really a low cost terminal, was really excited to read this as since bmi and ba LGW dropped the route only option was Ryanscare, Lousyjet or Cityflyer (not convenient). but i guess this airline at least leaves from Heathrow but a bit sad after getting silver to have no benefits.
I'm not sure I follow your point, but Vueling is not in Oneworld. IAG have a minority stake and they're hoping to buy the remaining shares. This has yet to happen, but if it does we might see some benefits for BAEC holders. Although as a low cost carrier it might be difficult to offer many FF benefits, lounge access and free luggage etc, as these are important revenue streams for low cost carriers and giving these elements away for free would effectively be offering significant discounts to BAEC members. I expect you might get points, but anything more will be good fortune.