Oct 24, 2019, 8:39 pm
Last edit by: Mwenenzi
LATAM has been a one world partner, but
LATAM has stated it intends to leave oneworld 30 April 202001 October 2020.
https://www.oneworld.com/news/2020-01-31-LATAM-to-leave-oneworld-effective-1-May-2020
LATAM must give notice one year prior to departure. AA has apparently already pulled its codeshares operated by LATAM. The ability to use AA miles to fly LATAM on awards could also end before LATAM departs oneworld.
LATAM has stated it intends to leave oneworld 30 April 2020
https://www.oneworld.com/news/2020-01-31-LATAM-to-leave-oneworld-effective-1-May-2020
oneworld statement on LATAM
26 SEPTEMBER 2019
LATAM advised oneworld earlier today of their decision to partner with an airline outside of the oneworld alliance. LATAM further advised oneworld that they intend to leave the alliance in due course and in accordance with formal contractual requirements. We are disappointed, but we respect their decision. They have been a valued long-term member of the alliance, and we wish them well.
Our priority at this time is to our customers and while LATAM remains a member of oneworld, the full customer benefits will continue to be delivered. As the transition continues, we will work to ensure a seamless experience for our customers.
oneworld remains a strong coalition of high-quality airlines. There has been significant progress in member airlines deepening their bilateral relationships, as evidenced by the recent regulatory approval of the American Airlines and Qantas joint business.
26 SEPTEMBER 2019
LATAM advised oneworld earlier today of their decision to partner with an airline outside of the oneworld alliance. LATAM further advised oneworld that they intend to leave the alliance in due course and in accordance with formal contractual requirements. We are disappointed, but we respect their decision. They have been a valued long-term member of the alliance, and we wish them well.
Our priority at this time is to our customers and while LATAM remains a member of oneworld, the full customer benefits will continue to be delivered. As the transition continues, we will work to ensure a seamless experience for our customers.
oneworld remains a strong coalition of high-quality airlines. There has been significant progress in member airlines deepening their bilateral relationships, as evidenced by the recent regulatory approval of the American Airlines and Qantas joint business.
Booking LATAM (LAN and TAM) award / flights using AA miles
Apr 30, 2015, 4:44 pm
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Hunch was right - called back - another agent who was willing to take exact details (date, airport codes, flight #) and saw the availability and booked me in for 6k +$4 taxes - initially mentioned $40 booking fee - but I mentioned that should be waived due to policy and not being able to book online - the fee was omitted!!
May 1, 2015, 9:35 am
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Booking Award ticket on LAN/TAM within Ecuador
Hey all,
It's my first time posting on the AA forum. I did a quick search but couldn't find anything related to my question.
I'm trying to book two low-level award tickets from Guayaquil/Quito to Baltra Island using AA miles. The AA website and award redemption chart leads me to believe that I can't do this.
Is that true? Is it not possible to use AA miles to book an intra-South American award ticket? Has anyone had any experience with this?
Thanks
It's my first time posting on the AA forum. I did a quick search but couldn't find anything related to my question.
I'm trying to book two low-level award tickets from Guayaquil/Quito to Baltra Island using AA miles. The AA website and award redemption chart leads me to believe that I can't do this.
Is that true? Is it not possible to use AA miles to book an intra-South American award ticket? Has anyone had any experience with this?
Thanks
May 1, 2015, 9:55 am
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Hey all,
It's my first time posting on the AA forum. I did a quick search but couldn't find anything related to my question.
I'm trying to book two low-level award tickets from Guayaquil/Quito to Baltra Island using AA miles. The AA website and award redemption chart leads me to believe that I can't do this.
Is that true? Is it not possible to use AA miles to book an intra-South American award ticket? Has anyone had any experience with this?
Thanks
It's my first time posting on the AA forum. I did a quick search but couldn't find anything related to my question.
I'm trying to book two low-level award tickets from Guayaquil/Quito to Baltra Island using AA miles. The AA website and award redemption chart leads me to believe that I can't do this.
Is that true? Is it not possible to use AA miles to book an intra-South American award ticket? Has anyone had any experience with this?
Thanks
I am not sure what in the redemption chart leads you to believe this is not possible. UIO-GPS would be a "wholly within Ecuador" award; 5K in main cabin.
May 1, 2015, 10:12 am
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My bad! I was only looking at the AA/US Air chart!
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/re...ward-chart.jsp
I didn't realize that there was another one!!! Thanks!!
http://www.aa.com/i18n/AAdvantage/re...ward-chart.jsp
I didn't realize that there was another one!!! Thanks!!
May 1, 2015, 11:20 am
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I'd price out the trip before using miles - I'm going to Colombia and will need a ticket BOG-->CTG (return), and I'd rather spend the $100 (and get miles) instead of using miles... for me, it's a better scenario since I'm unable to get many more CCs at the moment. You may want to see how much it costs for the flight before using the miles...
May 8, 2015, 6:40 am
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Booking TAM flight segment on way from YYZ-SYD with AAdvantage
New to using AAdvantage points, apologies if this is a super basic question.
I see availability on YYZ->JFK-> SYD on TAM then Qantas during the date I'm interested in for one person in economy while using BA search engine. It does not show up on searching on the AA site, I tried calling AA and they said no availability as a reward flight for them currently
Is it that TAM is not giving availability to AA right now? If so, is there a possibility it might open up at a later date? And if so, when!
Or is it that you can't use a TAM flight in NA if not heading to Brazil?
Thanks a lot
I see availability on YYZ->JFK-> SYD on TAM then Qantas during the date I'm interested in for one person in economy while using BA search engine. It does not show up on searching on the AA site, I tried calling AA and they said no availability as a reward flight for them currently
Is it that TAM is not giving availability to AA right now? If so, is there a possibility it might open up at a later date? And if so, when!
Or is it that you can't use a TAM flight in NA if not heading to Brazil?
Thanks a lot
May 8, 2015, 7:31 am
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New to using AAdvantage points, apologies if this is a super basic question.
I see availability on YYZ->JFK-> SYD on TAM then Qantas during the date I'm interested in for one person in economy while using BA search engine. It does not show up on searching on the AA site, I tried calling AA and they said no availability as a reward flight for them currently
Is it that TAM is not giving availability to AA right now? If so, is there a possibility it might open up at a later date? And if so, when!
Or is it that you can't use a TAM flight in NA if not heading to Brazil?
Thanks a lot
I see availability on YYZ->JFK-> SYD on TAM then Qantas during the date I'm interested in for one person in economy while using BA search engine. It does not show up on searching on the AA site, I tried calling AA and they said no availability as a reward flight for them currently
Is it that TAM is not giving availability to AA right now? If so, is there a possibility it might open up at a later date? And if so, when!
Or is it that you can't use a TAM flight in NA if not heading to Brazil?
Thanks a lot
There must be a published fare (in this case, between YYZ and SYD) that permits the routing and carriers that you want to use on the award.
Thus, assuming it is Qantas who publish the YYZ-SYD fare, the fare rules must permit a connection in JFK and they must permit TAM to fly the YYZ-JFK segment. The last part is most likely not true.
May 8, 2015, 11:13 am
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True, but with JJ and QF ticketed separately, there's no assurance of protection in the event of IRROPS.
Originally Posted by Hyacinthe
You could always book JFK-SYD with AAdvantage, and book a separate award for YYZ-JFK on JJ, for 4500 BA avios in Y.
May 8, 2015, 1:26 pm
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Is there no award availability on AA from YYZ to JFK? From YYZ to LGA?
If you put YYZ-SYD into the award search engine on aa.com, does anything show up as available?
Is there no award availability on AA from YYZ to JFK? From YYZ to LGA?
If you put YYZ-SYD into the award search engine on aa.com, does anything show up as available?
May 8, 2015, 2:40 pm
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Is there a particular reason why you want to fly via Brazil? My one experience in J on a JJ 330 was not exactly something I would want to repeat on two back-to-back long haul flights.
Why not just go via LAX or even SCL?
Why not just go via LAX or even SCL?
May 8, 2015, 2:53 pm
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The OP does not want to go via Brazil. The OP wants to fly YYZ-JFK on TAM, and JFK-SYD on Qantas.
Originally Posted by chris4096
Is there a particular reason why you want to fly via Brazil? My one experience in J on a JJ 330 was not exactly something I would want to repeat on two back-to-back long haul flights.
Why not just go via LAX or even SCL?
Why not just go via LAX or even SCL?
May 8, 2015, 4:37 pm
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Is there no award availability on AA from YYZ to JFK? From YYZ to LGA?
If you put YYZ-SYD into the award search engine on aa.com, does anything show up as available?
Is there no award availability on AA from YYZ to JFK? From YYZ to LGA?
If you put YYZ-SYD into the award search engine on aa.com, does anything show up as available?
May 8, 2015, 5:14 pm
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The allowance would be separate for each ticket, i.e. effectively the lesser of the two.