Originally Posted by
tobikosan
I was told by AS agent that partner awards can no longer have another leg added on to it. Unless it is booked at the same initial booking. For example I booked DUB-LAS on Aer Lingus but cannot now add LHR-DUB on Aer Lingus. and LAX-SCL but cannot now add SCL-EZE. Is this the new rules or HUCA?
Others have reported the same thing, I think. Quick search shows reports going back to at least 2023.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alas...l#post35263746
I don’t know if it is a policy change or a technical limitation, but combined with limited availability for domestic awards on many (feeder) routes and baggage interlining restrictions it devalues AS awards without actually changing the award rates. No bueno.