Originally Posted by
michael1023
yeah, we went last june to ecuador via american with a stop in miami. its a long day of travel. we were trying to get some AA credit cards, the mile up card, to get the bonus and try to book a flight. maybe for latam its better to use the latam credit card and book through that?
If you do not have elite status in the AAdvantage program, you will be charged a $75 close-in award-booking fee if you book your award travel less than 21 days in advance. There is no close-in award-booking fee if you redeem BA Avios for travel on any BA partner, including AA and LA. There are several Chase and Amex credit cards that can be used to acquire BA Avios. Just 12,500 BA Avios for JFK-GYE nonstop or through-flight (if there is one); 17,500 Avios if you connect or stop over in MIA.