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May 13, 2022, 8:44 am
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All of that said, when the boarding pass was scanned, it indicated that I had access so there was fortunately no need to pull up the T&Cs and get into a debate on the meaning of “qualifying”.
May 13, 2022, 8:58 am
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Agree that “qualifying” is definitely a bit vague. Having said that, my guess is that it has to do with some sort of long haul / Tcon qualifier and is purposely left vague.
All of that said, when the boarding pass was scanned, it indicated that I had access so there was fortunately no need to pull up the T&Cs and get into a debate on the meaning of “qualifying”.
All of that said, when the boarding pass was scanned, it indicated that I had access so there was fortunately no need to pull up the T&Cs and get into a debate on the meaning of “qualifying”.
I was always under the impression that FFD was accesible to BA a few other F pax in specific locations (subject to negotiated agreements between AA and the other airline). If it is all, that would be a solid step in terms of alliance wide standardization.
May 13, 2022, 1:52 pm
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Yea, could very well be. That way domestic F can't stake a claim on entry.
I was always under the impression that FFD was accesible to BA a few other F pax in specific locations (subject to negotiated agreements between AA and the other airline). If it is all, that would be a solid step in terms of alliance wide standardization.
I was always under the impression that FFD was accesible to BA a few other F pax in specific locations (subject to negotiated agreements between AA and the other airline). If it is all, that would be a solid step in terms of alliance wide standardization.
Also, what about arriving BA F to JFK and then domestic AA, can you access FFD? At MIA or DFW?
May 13, 2022, 4:40 pm
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But does this recent experience mean it is across the board OW F or did BA just work a deal with AA to let F in. With the move in the near future to T8 maybe this is just to begin the process of letting their Pax have FFD access.
Also, what about arriving BA F to JFK and then domestic AA, can you access FFD? At MIA or DFW?
Also, what about arriving BA F to JFK and then domestic AA, can you access FFD? At MIA or DFW?
I may have that scenario occur in the next few months (BA F inbound connecting to AA domestic) so we’ll see when the time comes.
May 13, 2022, 7:37 pm
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Based on the wording in the T&Cs, I’d say across the board. Even with the upcoming move to T8, I don’t think they’d work out a deal given the CCR in T7.
I may have that scenario occur in the next few months (BA F inbound connecting to AA domestic) so we’ll see when the time comes.
I may have that scenario occur in the next few months (BA F inbound connecting to AA domestic) so we’ll see when the time comes.
Until AA spells it out better we will never know for sure what we can expect.
Jun 8, 2022, 12:45 pm
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Jun 8, 2022, 1:00 pm
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Jun 8, 2022, 1:25 pm
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FFD Dining JFK 6/6
Spent a couple of hours awaiting my domestic connection Monday evening. Solid service and all menu items were on offer, though the staff really worked hard to hunt down a bottle of Blue Label. It was very much appreciated versus saying it was not available.
LPGS out of a big glass for maximum aromatic effect…
Figured I’d try the shawarma. It was quite good as a snack.
Massive piece of lamb shank. If I wasn’t stuffed from a day of eating, would have ordered a side of fries and dessert.
LPGS out of a big glass for maximum aromatic effect…
Figured I’d try the shawarma. It was quite good as a snack.
Massive piece of lamb shank. If I wasn’t stuffed from a day of eating, would have ordered a side of fries and dessert.
Jun 9, 2022, 9:09 am
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More on the limited wine selection in the MIA FL: The were 2 whites (a Chablis and a domestic chard), one Italian rose, and 3 reds (a chianti, the ubiquitous Textbook cab, and a Toscana). Imagine my surprise when I found myself in the AC later in the evening, asked for a glass of the house red, and it was the same Toscana as in the FL. The wine wasn't bad by any means, fwiw.