Originally Posted by
jamienbaker
But BA charges by segment, and their system doesn't seem to like building connections that require long layovers (particularly overnight). So I always end up with two PNRs. AA can book as a single ticket as long as connection is under 24 hrs.
BA allows stop-offs on awards, while AA doesn't. I always use AA miles because BA requires so many Avios and so much cash, but I'm always annoyed that I have to do super-long trips without an overnight if the schedule doesn't permit a <24 overnight.