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Old Oct 8, 2022, 12:14 pm
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Refund of surcharges for AA Award on BA Metal

I've searched and could not find the answer to my question, sorry if this is a rerun!

I'm looking at a business class Award LAX-LHR using AA miles but on BA metal for 57,500 miles + $735. If I need to cancel the trip, I know that AA miles will be re-deposited, but in this scenario will my $735 also be refunded or is that lost money?

Thanks for your help!
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Old Oct 8, 2022, 12:15 pm
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If you cancel, everything -- miles and cash -- will be refunded.
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Old Oct 9, 2022, 8:26 pm
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Thanks Guv!
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Old Oct 10, 2022, 6:13 am
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Originally Posted by Kaneohe0850
I've searched and could not find the answer to my question, sorry if this is a rerun!

I'm looking at a business class Award LAX-LHR using AA miles but on BA metal for 57,500 miles + $735. If I need to cancel the trip, I know that AA miles will be re-deposited, but in this scenario will my $735 also be refunded or is that lost money?

Thanks for your help!
Highly recommend you set an ExpertFlyer alert for AA metal having biz (U) availability open up. Then you can refund your points+$735 and book on AA metal for $5.60 tax instead of $735 BA surcharges....
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Old Oct 12, 2022, 11:56 pm
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Originally Posted by PHL
Highly recommend you set an ExpertFlyer alert for AA metal having biz (U) availability open up. Then you can refund your points+$735 and book on AA metal for $5.60 tax instead of $735 BA surcharges....
My experience is that finding Biz Saver inventory on AA metal LAX-LHR is between impossible and never happens. Hope you're luckier than me. Anytime can be had.

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Old Oct 13, 2022, 10:47 am
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Originally Posted by BLG
My experience is that finding Biz Saver inventory on AA metal LAX-LHR is between impossible and never happens.
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