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Old Jul 3, 2008 | 6:52 am
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Originally Posted by London Dude
Terrible news for BA frequent flyers if miles accruals and award redemptions are going to be allowed for AAdvantage members on transatlantic flights. BA premium classes will be packed with AAmericans who all things being equal will prefer to fly BA because of its superior product. Most AAmericans I know would prefer to fly BA in J or F but never do because of the current mileage accrual/redemption rules. Expect scarce premium award availability and far fewer I class deals if this is allowed to happen.
Aren't redemptions already allowed? I fly all my TATLs on BA anyway and have all my OW miles in BAEC, but I thought I could redeem for any AA flights, including TATL. Let me know if I am wrong.
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