Originally Posted by
beachfan
AA charges 57.5 k plus $733 for LAX -LHR for an award on BA metal.
AS charges 70k miles plus $966.
i understand the mileage difference but why such a big copay difference? Is the BA carrier surcharge negotiated carrier by carrier?
Either way it's ridiculous. I've actually found BA coach fares that were less than the copay to use AS miles.