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Old Feb 7, 2018, 4:03 pm
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scnzzz
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA 1.6MM EXP; UA GS; SPG LTG,Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold
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Originally Posted by scnzzz
True but those BA surcharges render LHR far less attractive. That said, I get that it's not in AA's interest to help me lower what I pay in surcharges by improving the AA metal experience out of SFO
Originally Posted by ashill
I don't think premium cabin award redemptions are the premium travellers AA designs their network around. There are no BA surcharges on paid business class flights.
Originally Posted by Ldnn1
Well technically there is very high YQ on paid flights too, but that's equally so on AA, so it's not an issue.

Your point is spot on though - award travel is not what builds a network.
No argument - I acknowledged as much already...
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