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Baggage allowance and lounge access on T Avios redemption?

Old Jan 3, 2019, 7:31 pm
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Baggage allowance and lounge access on T Avios redemption?

I find the American website beyond confusing.

I booked a return flight using avios on iberia.com from SFO to LAX in economy. It says there is no baggage allowance for hold luggage.

I updated the booking to add my BA executive club Silver (Saphire) number.

Do I get to take one bag in the hold due to my status? Can I access any lounges?

Thanks.
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Old Jan 3, 2019, 7:34 pm
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Originally Posted by Spinstorm
I find the American website beyond confusing.

I booked a return flight using avios on iberia.com from SFO to LAX in economy. It says there is no baggage allowance for hold luggage.

I updated the booking to add my BA executive club Silver (Saphire) number.

Do I get to take one bag in the hold due to my status? Can I access any lounges?

Thanks.
Your oneworld baggage allowance still works, and you can access the SFO Admirals Club as well.
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Old Jan 4, 2019, 11:57 am
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Thanks for clarifying.

Will it show an option on check in in the app? Or will it be something I have to do at the airport?
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Old Jan 4, 2019, 12:09 pm
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I would call AA and ask what it shows as your allowance. As it is the operating carrier, what AA shows is all that matters. If there is a problem, then go back to IB as the ticketing carrier.
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Old Jan 4, 2019, 12:21 pm
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The booking doesnt show any hold luggage but if correct I can get one hold bag as part of the silver/saphire status then thats fine.

Im guessing that maybe AA will recognise it when it comes to check in?
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Old Jan 4, 2019, 12:44 pm
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Originally Posted by Spinstorm
Thanks for clarifying.

Will it show an option on check in in the app? Or will it be something I have to do at the airport?
If you download the AA app and attach your reservation then you should be able to check-in on the app, although since you have bags you'll have to check-in at the airport anyways so it doesn't really matter. With your BA status you can check-in using the priority/first class check-in desks at SFO and use the Admirals Club at SFO as mentioned above. Your oneworld status gets you a hold baggage allowance so there's really no reason to worry with calling AA or anything like that.
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