Originally Posted by
TangoOneSeven
In a very similar situation. Due to a late BA domestic connection I was bumped from my AA flights from LHR-JFK-SFO onto the direct BA flight to SFO. I was credited TPs for the direct flight however I applied for ORC for the missed AA flight. BA responded (from the email form) saying no because the only credit flights flown, and that I voluntarily accepted the change to the BA flight. Called the exec club who stated this is correct - which appears contrary to all the advice/experience of others on this forum.
Prior to COVID and recent cancellations, when our flights , BA or AA have changed
through no fault of our own, we always asked for the INVOL receipt at the time of rebooking at the airport. This only applies when the reroute happens under airport control. Or that's the only time we have
That will assist, should it be claimed that you chose the reroute.
Like I say though that was before COVID.