Originally Posted by
dubbin
I've read that booking a 'Business' itinerary with BA produces a 'Business/I' fare on internal AA flights within the US, which doesn't really exist. How does this work in practice - would I be in the F cabin or Y? And do they credit F or Y tier points or something in between? Finally, if I call BA and insist on F class booking for the AA segments, will it cost more?
The booking class does exist on the flight (typically on the BA codeshare) which is why it can be sold to you, you would be in the F cabin but it credits as per the booking class (check BA.com partner chart). It should not cost anymore but it depends on the fare rules.