Carrier Imposed Surcharge / YQ: AA award on BA / British (& IB) & avoiding it
I've flown SJC to LHR on their 787-9 First, thought a great experience, definitely different from LAX to LHR experience it seems(basically First being business hard product wise if not soft....). I don't recall paying surcharges both ways but I think I probably did, based on what I've seen. Here's why, LAX to LHR 11.20 fees, AUS to LHR $900 plus. Can't even find availabilty SJC to LHR, loved the flight! Award travel surcharges. Why difference? All BA metal. Wonder what the comparison is but think not worth a thousand bucks vs. $11.20. I had thought the difference was AA metal vs BA but apparently not...
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Originally Posted by Jonesdds
(Post 27866525)
I've flown SJC to LHR on their 787-9 First, thought a great experience, definitely different from LAX to LHR experience it seems(basically First being business hard product wise if not soft....). I don't recall paying surcharges both ways but I think I probably did, based on what I've seen. Here's why, LAX to LHR 11.20 fees, AUS to LHR $900 plus. Can't even find availabilty SJC to LHR, loved the flight! Award travel surcharges. Why difference? All BA metal. Wonder what the comparison is but think not worth a thousand bucks vs. $11.20. I had thought the difference was AA metal vs BA but apparently not...
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No, BA metal non stop, not saver so 140 K.
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Originally Posted by Jonesdds
(Post 27866591)
No, BA metal non stop, not saver so 140 K.
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Nope, not the case. Try it yourself. If in US. I get what your saying.....
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Originally Posted by Jonesdds
(Post 27866615)
Nope, not the case. Try it yourself. If in US. I get what your saying.....
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You're right, sorry, I'd misread it.
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It's easy to secure a SAAver award SJC-LHR and onward for 57,500 miles. The BA charges, including YQ listed as "Carrier imposed charges", total ~$375 for Business class. Not $11.20, not "a thousand bucks"
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Originally Posted by JDiver
(Post 27866682)
It's easy to secure a SAAver award SJC-LHR and onward for 57,500 miles. The BA charges, including YQ listed as "Carrier imposed charges", total ~$375 for Business class. Not $11.20, not "a thousand bucks"
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Using AA Miles to get from USA - Turkey
Any tips for getting from DFW - IST without tacking on egregious fees. Even if I find the TATL flight on American metal and then BA from LHR - IST, it's spitting out almost 200$ in taxes. :(
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Originally Posted by mg0901
(Post 27886880)
Any tips for getting from DFW - IST without tacking on egregious fees. Even if I find the TATL flight on American metal and then BA from LHR - IST, it's spitting out almost 200$ in taxes. :(
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Thank you.
What if I tried to route through Doha on Qatar? DFW - DOHA - IST. Would it still price out at the 22,500 mile saaver (i'm going offpeak)? Or is this routing not allowed. |
Originally Posted by mg0901
(Post 27887122)
Thank you.
What if I tried to route through Doha on Qatar? DFW - DOHA - IST. Would it still price out at the 22,500 mile saaver (i'm going offpeak)? Or is this routing not allowed. |
Originally Posted by rdurlabhji
(Post 27887152)
I don't think you are allowed to route through Doha or AUH. It would be two awards.
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It is 2 awards, I've done it through both DOH and AUH. Still, as far as I'm concerned it's worth the added miles as it means you get to fly quality airlines. You backtrack a little, approx 3 hrs, which didn't bother me at all. And you get a nice long sleep on the way over, no rush service and quick nap before hitting the ground in a daze. Plus you can fly into SAW should you so please.
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