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Old Oct 15, 2013 | 3:37 pm
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NeverFirst
 
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Originally Posted by savitar
Great suggestion. Probably a silly question but I assume you still get all the full benefits of OW Sapphire (AA Ex) including luggage, seat selection, points etc when booking through a travel agent?

The reason I ask it I tried to book through Southall Travel a while ago and they said something like "Our fares are not eligable for points"????
Yes, Trailfinders should be OK. Consolidator fares (eg Southall travel) can be 'interesting' for points as they can sell all kinds of fares, some of which are perhaps unsold tour-operator inventory, etc. Trailfinders should just be a regular TA booking.
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