Originally Posted by jawa912
Both have flights that leave at about the same times and costs are about $10 difference. I have an AA account, but not a BA. I could stand to earn some BA miles if they have better onboard stuff. Someone said they have tv's in every seat which on a long flight can make the time go by more quickly. Was wondering if AA had such a thing?
BA may be better for front of the bus, but if you are truly back of the bus with no status, there's no comparison.
There's the substantial difference in mile accrual.
That carry-on that AA lets you carry on? BA makes you check it. Their carry-on allowance for the back of the bus is 6 kg (about 13 lbs) and they enforce it.
You pay FAR more to redeem an economy transatlantic award on BA metal using BA miles than you pay to redeem an economy transatlantic award on AA metal using AA miles. Basically, AA charges you fees and taxes. BA charges you fees, taxes, plus a payment to BA.