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Old Jun 3, 2019, 12:32 pm
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Gshumway
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
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Originally Posted by Tobias-UK
Surely you've been around the BA forum long enough to know that virtually all long haul redemptions are subject to YQ, or 'carrier imposed fees'. BA make no secret of this fact in its T&Cs, these charges are clearly shown when using the redemption Avios calculator.
Yes, but that they are a.) charging more for US redemption in YQ vs other countries b.) now charge even more for F, while for example they don't charge a difference between CW and F in the UK, made me decide not to do BA anymore.

It is this whole concept of milking US based Avios collector more than anyone else.

Chase BA Visa has been canceled, Avios are being used up with AA or going trans-pacific.
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