Originally Posted by
Prospero
Some basics re Basic fares on BA operated flights:
- Basic fares do not include a baggage allowance, ie zero baggage allowance
- Customers that subsequently decide to take a hold bag on a Basic fare will need to purchase a bag in advance in Manage My Booking on ba.com, or at the airport
- Standard hand baggage allowance applies: 1 handbag/laptop bag (max. 51lb and up to 16 x 12 x 6in) plus 1 additional cabin bag (max. 51lb and up to 22 x 18 x 10in)
- All customers booking a Basic fare will be allocated a seat at check-in (24 hours before departure). Basic fare customers can choose their own seat for a fee in advance if they wish to, either at time of booking or when checking in online on ba.com. When travelling on Basic and Standard fares, oneworld Ruby members can select their seat for free, seven days before departure and Sapphire/Emerald members for free at the time of booking
- Mileage earning is governed by fare class
Is this true regardless of who sells the ticket?
I'm looking at BA Basic Economy on the BA nonstop SFO-LHR.
As a Oneworld Sapphire, will I be able to choose seats, and what is the baggage allowance? What about companions traveling on the same reservations?