Need award travel help please
Feb 7, 2005, 5:57 pm
#16
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: NYC
Programs: UA1K - SPG Plat
Posts: 921
Originally Posted by enviroian
AA balance: 92K
Alaska balance: 145K
Wont' work. I think I might just try to get AA to book me to London on their metal, then turn around call Alaska, and get them to match. As much as I don't want to take a LCC to BCN, I might have to. Just annoys me that I can use my miles (in theory) to get me all the way to BCN but b/c of the two airline's incompatible ff programs, I can't use it in it's entireity.
Alaska balance: 145K
Wont' work. I think I might just try to get AA to book me to London on their metal, then turn around call Alaska, and get them to match. As much as I don't want to take a LCC to BCN, I might have to. Just annoys me that I can use my miles (in theory) to get me all the way to BCN but b/c of the two airline's incompatible ff programs, I can't use it in it's entireity.
a pain, yes, but nothing to be too annoyed with. AS and AA are two seperate airlines that compete with each other who have different frequent flyer programs. as an AS MVPGold, i am quite happy AS has stayed out of the OW alliance -- i think the AS members benefit from the wide range of partners (OW partners, SkyTeam partners, plus others). it is a win-win situation for AS customers!
Feb 7, 2005, 6:00 pm
#17
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Hyderabad
Posts: 4,843
Originally Posted by enviroian
AA balance: 92K
Alaska balance: 145K
Wont' work. I think I might just try to get AA to book me to London on their metal, then turn around call Alaska, and get them to match. As much as I don't want to take a LCC to BCN, I might have to. Just annoys me that I can use my miles (in theory) to get me all the way to BCN but b/c of the two airline's incompatible ff programs, I can't use it in it's entireity.
Alaska balance: 145K
Wont' work. I think I might just try to get AA to book me to London on their metal, then turn around call Alaska, and get them to match. As much as I don't want to take a LCC to BCN, I might have to. Just annoys me that I can use my miles (in theory) to get me all the way to BCN but b/c of the two airline's incompatible ff programs, I can't use it in it's entireity.
Not that anyone asked me, but I would send my wife in F using the AS miles and fly in J myself. You can be apart for 10 hours for flying, especially if it's in F or J (and she'll be able to tell you stories about her F experience).
Feb 7, 2005, 6:47 pm
#18
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Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: UA Plat 2MM; AS MVP Gold 75K
Posts: 35,068
Originally Posted by enviroian
As much as I don't want to take a LCC to BCN, I might have to.
Feb 7, 2005, 6:53 pm
#19
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Portland
Posts: 11,572
Originally Posted by channa
Who said anything about a LCC? BA often matches most fares, and has much better service in Economy than most U.S. carriers.
Feb 7, 2005, 8:02 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 2,841
Try this:
1. AAdvantage PHX-___-LHR-BCN on AA and BA metal
2. Mileage Plan PHX-___-LHR on AA metal
3. Purchase BA ticket in coach to match the second flights of your award itinerary on AAdvantage(yes, I know you can't sit together, although you could request a downgrade on the LHR-BCN-LGW legs if you must) LHR-BCN-LGW - should be under $200.
1. AAdvantage PHX-___-LHR-BCN on AA and BA metal
2. Mileage Plan PHX-___-LHR on AA metal
3. Purchase BA ticket in coach to match the second flights of your award itinerary on AAdvantage(yes, I know you can't sit together, although you could request a downgrade on the LHR-BCN-LGW legs if you must) LHR-BCN-LGW - should be under $200.
Feb 7, 2005, 8:47 pm
#21
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL
Programs: American Airlines
Posts: 30,044
Oh well. I just should suck it up as two different airlines with two different frequent flyer programs. I called AA to see if we can change my ticket to reflect just phx-dfw-lon and they told me they only have one day, 4/7 open for business and the only return open is on 4/19...oh great!
Looks like this trip wasn't made to happen. I think I might be enjoying two trips myself -- one with AA miles, one with Alaska
Thanks to all for your input at any rate.
Looks like this trip wasn't made to happen. I think I might be enjoying two trips myself -- one with AA miles, one with Alaska
Thanks to all for your input at any rate.