Originally Posted by
Often1
First, the BP issue while a convenience has little to do with OW. Depending on the specific connection point, one may obtain onward BP's at the origin and sometimes at a connections/transfer desk (MAD by way of example) or at the gate or kiosks which exist for this purpose. Alternatively, IB has an app and OP could easily have obtained his BP at T-24 (prior to MAD departure).[/url][/B]
That's the point. If these airlines are going to try to sell them operating as 1 big happy family to keep our business, they need to act like it. One should not have to rely on app that may or may not be an option for them for multiple reasons. Otherwise, what's my incentive to not fly one segment on OW and another on *A for example?
Originally Posted by
bse118
Again - nope. AA elites don't have to be in a premium cabin to access BA lounges at LHR T5, they just need to be OneWorld Sapphire or Emerald - per OneWorld rules. I've been in BA T5 lounges numerous times on Y tickets.
As for the AC thing - this was pretty clear when you signed up for the membership. Not sure what your gripe is.
It's pretty simple. AA is choosing to shove a large amount of their passengers on BA via codeshares, due to the JBA. Doing so eliminates these passengers from having lounge access in a BA lounge since LHR terminals aren't connected. If they're going to have a JBA and share pax and revenue, benefits need to be shared too.
I'm tired of the inconsistencies from airline to airline within the same alliance. Nothing's going to change until we as customers stand up and fight back with our wallets.