Originally Posted by
1Aturnleft
They should rebook you on the first option as they are covered by the joint venture across the pond. Both AA prime flight numbers also carry BA codeshare flight numbers.
Ultimately something is going to have to give, be that arrival time or transit time. You're going to have to decide what is most suitable from the available options. Given heavy premium loads I wouldn't waste too much time in telling BA which option you'd prefer.
787 on BA in J is forward/rearward facing Ying Yang style. 777 on AA in J is 1-2-1 reverse herringbone style.
Your are right, given the times it’s not exactly easy and not one to act like a diva.
I decided to just exclusively use the BA SFO flights. All good in the end, and BA did finally get back to me. The ATH-ORD or JFK flights would’ve been good as not to worry about any covid restrictions, but no availability for two.
We are both fully vaccinated with the card. I have heard conflicting things about transiting the UK. Aside from a PCR test, is there anything else to worry about?