2 q. regarding mixed BA/AA redemption
Nov 1, 2011, 12:00 pm
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2 q. regarding mixed BA/AA redemption
Hi,
2 questions concerning a combined BA TATL + AA domestic redemption:
1. When booking a trip LCY-JFK, will an onward journey on domestic AA be in C or in F?
2. (new trip) When I would like to make the trip LAX - LAS(due to availability just in Y) LAX-LHR (in F), will I have
a) Lounge access in LAX and
b) baggage allowance according to TATL-BA-F on my short AA-Y-leg?
Kexbox
2 questions concerning a combined BA TATL + AA domestic redemption:
1. When booking a trip LCY-JFK, will an onward journey on domestic AA be in C or in F?
2. (new trip) When I would like to make the trip LAX - LAS(due to availability just in Y) LAX-LHR (in F), will I have
a) Lounge access in LAX and
b) baggage allowance according to TATL-BA-F on my short AA-Y-leg?
Kexbox
Nov 2, 2011, 10:47 am
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Hello,
I've a mixture of BA F, 2xAA Domestic F and AA Domestic Y on one ticket issued by BA.
All flights show as having a 3 baggage allowance per person. According to https://www.britishairways.com/trave...k/public/en_gb
Baggage allowances on other airlines
If your booking includes flights on an airline other than British Airways, your baggage allowance may differ from the British Airways allowances shown.
For bookings made on or after 19 May 2011, the baggage allowance for your whole journey will be shown on your booking confirmation and e-ticket, and on Manage My Booking on ba.com.
For bookings made before 19 May 2011, the baggage allowance for your flights operated by British Airways will be shown on your booking confirmation and e-ticket, and on Manage My Booking on ba.com. Please contact the other airline for information about their baggage allowances.
There is then a link to https://www.britishairways.com/jba/a...cess%20Baggage giving you More Detail on connecting with AA.
If you have OneWorld Status flying with AA you (and anyone else on the ticket) also get extra baggage allowance here
Lounge
If you are flying LAX to LHR in F then you can enjoy the OneWorld Lounge and the First class section. Details of the lounge and access policies are here in the lounge directory
I've a mixture of BA F, 2xAA Domestic F and AA Domestic Y on one ticket issued by BA.
All flights show as having a 3 baggage allowance per person. According to https://www.britishairways.com/trave...k/public/en_gb
Baggage allowances on other airlines
If your booking includes flights on an airline other than British Airways, your baggage allowance may differ from the British Airways allowances shown.
For bookings made on or after 19 May 2011, the baggage allowance for your whole journey will be shown on your booking confirmation and e-ticket, and on Manage My Booking on ba.com.
For bookings made before 19 May 2011, the baggage allowance for your flights operated by British Airways will be shown on your booking confirmation and e-ticket, and on Manage My Booking on ba.com. Please contact the other airline for information about their baggage allowances.
There is then a link to https://www.britishairways.com/jba/a...cess%20Baggage giving you More Detail on connecting with AA.
If you have OneWorld Status flying with AA you (and anyone else on the ticket) also get extra baggage allowance here
Lounge
If you are flying LAX to LHR in F then you can enjoy the OneWorld Lounge and the First class section. Details of the lounge and access policies are here in the lounge directory
Nov 2, 2011, 10:49 am
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Lounge
If you are flying LAX to LHR in F then you can enjoy the OneWorld Lounge and the First class section. Details of the lounge and access policies are here in the lounge directory
If you are flying LAX to LHR in F then you can enjoy the OneWorld Lounge and the First class section. Details of the lounge and access policies are here in the lounge directory
I am flying LAX-LAS on AA in Y
and onward LAS-LHR on BA in F (all in one reservation)
Nov 2, 2011, 11:33 am
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"I am flying LAX-LAS on AA in Y
and onward LAS-LHR on BA in F (all in one reservation)"
You might want to correct your first post to reflect your true itinerary.
"I am flying LAX-LAS on AA in Y
and onward LAS-LHR on BA in F (all in one reservation)"
You might want to correct your first post to reflect your true itinerary.
Nov 2, 2011, 12:14 pm
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"When booking a trip LCY-JFK, will an onward journey on domestic AA be in C or in F?"
Does your AA flight offer C? If so, you will be seated in C; if not, you will be seated in F, provided that you book the award by telephone, and the AA segment is shorter than the LCY-JFK segment. As far as I know, the longest AA domestic flight from JFK is under 3,000 miles, so that should not be an issue for you.
"When booking a trip LCY-JFK, will an onward journey on domestic AA be in C or in F?"
Does your AA flight offer C? If so, you will be seated in C; if not, you will be seated in F, provided that you book the award by telephone, and the AA segment is shorter than the LCY-JFK segment. As far as I know, the longest AA domestic flight from JFK is under 3,000 miles, so that should not be an issue for you.
Nov 5, 2011, 3:26 am
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Not sure if you were planning to do cash & miles here, but I was told it wasn't possible if there was a Y sector in there. I'd managed it previously on an F domestic, C TATL, but when I tried for a F TATL, short hop in AA Y then onward in AA F, I could only do a straight miles award.
Nov 5, 2011, 3:50 am
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Not sure if you were planning to do cash & miles here, but I was told it wasn't possible if there was a Y sector in there. I'd managed it previously on an F domestic, C TATL, but when I tried for a F TATL, short hop in AA Y then onward in AA F, I could only do a straight miles award.
I am talking about a miles-only redemption. Look i.e. at this routing:
http://awesomescreenshot.com/022npaz84
Nov 5, 2011, 4:27 am
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Hi,
I am talking about a miles-only redemption. Look i.e. at this routing:
http://awesomescreenshot.com/022npaz84
I am talking about a miles-only redemption. Look i.e. at this routing:
http://awesomescreenshot.com/022npaz84
Needless to say if you're doing straight miles, my earlier point is redundant.
Nov 5, 2011, 9:32 am
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If your domestic AA flight is on American Eagle, be aware that all Eagle flights, except those operated with CR7 equipment, have only one cabin (Coach).
Originally Posted by kexbox
Thanks for that comment; That is not my routing, it was just an example to show what I am looking for:
AA Y + BA F in one miles-only Booking.
AA Y + BA F in one miles-only Booking.
Nov 5, 2011, 1:43 pm
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The back-and-forth on this is a bit confusing but let me attempt to clarify what I believe the OP is asking:
1. If you are inbound on CW LCY on a business class award you will be in business on a three-class AA plane and first on a two-class AA plane. So if you're flying JFK-LAX it will be C, if you're flying JFK-LAS it will be F.
2. If LAX-LAS-LHR is using LAS as a connection vs. a stopover you should have lounge access at LAX. OW rules are pretty clear about what happens when flying a short haul in Y to connect to a long haul in C/F. If you are connecting you should have access to the Flagship Lounge at LAX.
1. If you are inbound on CW LCY on a business class award you will be in business on a three-class AA plane and first on a two-class AA plane. So if you're flying JFK-LAX it will be C, if you're flying JFK-LAS it will be F.
2. If LAX-LAS-LHR is using LAS as a connection vs. a stopover you should have lounge access at LAX. OW rules are pretty clear about what happens when flying a short haul in Y to connect to a long haul in C/F. If you are connecting you should have access to the Flagship Lounge at LAX.