Originally Posted by
testycal
If I purchase basic fare tickets on a code share ie Finnair but flying on BA metal with Silver (BA) and Saphire (One World) status...how does the caveat in the title apply? If I purchase a BA ticket it is clear I do not have any of the benefits.
benefits in issue
baggage
seat selection
boarding
appears lounge access remains intact
BA Silver / OWS status will override the restrictions on advance seat selection and boarding priority associated with Basic fares. With your status in the booking, you should still be able to select seats free as with other ticket types (some seats are restricted to gold/OWE). Boarding should be Group 2 for OWS on Basic fare (I’ve never travelled long haul on a Basic fare, but boarding priority from status has always held up on short haul).
Baggage is fhe only status benefit that is withdrawn. There is no checked bag included in the fare, and the additional checked baggage allowance from status does not apply on basic fares.
As you mention, lounge access is unaffected, and neither should it make a difference on the above items if the flight is booked on a BA flight number or a code share.