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?
The actual YQ charge (from ITA Matrix) for that flight is $1,025, while AA only charges $700 for it. Does that mean AA has a better deal with BA than AS, or AA absorbs a portion of the charge? I'd bet it's the former.