Originally Posted by
findark
Partner Economy awards (X) are considered to be non-Basic Economy (or local equivalent) on all carriers that I know of. It's known to have display issues with the LH group but unless there has been a recent change, X fares get the standard baggage allowance plus one for *G.
by basic economy do you mean all the other restrictions besides not including a baggage allowance? GS confirmed with me that, for instance, flying AC you're basically getting a Tango fare -- 0 baggage allowance + 1 for star gold. pretty disappointing as a GS to get slapped with a $50 or whatever bag fee flying shorthaul out of BC down to the bay area...