Your guide to the Executive Club, attaining status and earning Avios | 2015
Aug 2, 2015, 2:12 pm
#451
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Aug 2, 2015, 4:18 pm
#452
Join Date: May 2009
Location: MIA
Programs: AA Gold, Delta, BA
Posts: 3
Using AAdvantage miles to upgrade on BA?
Traveling from JFK to NBO via LHR in a couple weeks and are trying to figure out if BA allows either the purchase pf upgrades, or using a combination of AA miles and cash to purchase upgrades (as AA allows on some flights). We don't have Avios points, as we live in the U.S. and rarely fly BA. My husband is Platinum on AA. We both have ample AAdvantage miles.
BA's customer service representative told us to call AA; AA told us it's not possible to use AAdvantage miles to upgrade with BA. Anyone know something different, or have other ideas on how to score an upgrade? Thanks!
BA's customer service representative told us to call AA; AA told us it's not possible to use AAdvantage miles to upgrade with BA. Anyone know something different, or have other ideas on how to score an upgrade? Thanks!
Aug 2, 2015, 4:28 pm
#453
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If booked with BA you can only use avios to upgrade a BA flight.
Promitional upgrades may be available for cash and offered on MMB if so. Otherwise airport cash upgrades (AUP) may be offered when you get to the airport on the day.
Promitional upgrades may be available for cash and offered on MMB if so. Otherwise airport cash upgrades (AUP) may be offered when you get to the airport on the day.
Aug 2, 2015, 4:35 pm
#454
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges and Environmentally Friendly Travel
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: London, UK
Posts: 22,212
Traveling from JFK to NBO via LHR in a couple weeks and are trying to figure out if BA allows either the purchase pf upgrades, or using a combination of AA miles and cash to purchase upgrades (as AA allows on some flights). We don't have Avios points, as we live in the U.S. and rarely fly BA. My husband is Platinum on AA. We both have ample AAdvantage miles.
BA's customer service representative told us to call AA; AA told us it's not possible to use AAdvantage miles to upgrade with BA. Anyone know something different, or have other ideas on how to score an upgrade? Thanks!
BA's customer service representative told us to call AA; AA told us it's not possible to use AAdvantage miles to upgrade with BA. Anyone know something different, or have other ideas on how to score an upgrade? Thanks!
It is possible to upgrade a BA flight using AA Miles but there are number conditions that apply. See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...solidated.html for more info. The wikipost in that thread provides a useful summary/check list.
Aug 2, 2015, 5:07 pm
#455
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Aug 2, 2015, 9:40 pm
#456
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 18
i apoligize in advance for my ineptitude concerning this program and miles in general.
but im confused about the flight i purchased from BA. i signed up for the executive club and was able to input my avios member i.d. but for the friend that is going with me (he has no interest in accumulating miles) i am not able to input that same i.d. and get it to work.
am i able to claim the miles from his ticket also? or is that not possible.
a few months ago i got a chase sapphire preferred card and and learning that works and the ins and outs.
thanks for any help
but im confused about the flight i purchased from BA. i signed up for the executive club and was able to input my avios member i.d. but for the friend that is going with me (he has no interest in accumulating miles) i am not able to input that same i.d. and get it to work.
am i able to claim the miles from his ticket also? or is that not possible.
a few months ago i got a chase sapphire preferred card and and learning that works and the ins and outs.
thanks for any help
Aug 2, 2015, 9:50 pm
#457
Join Date: Jul 2014
Programs: Jeff is Deaf
Posts: 541
Is it typical for BA to price AA first rewards as "first class" instead of "business"? Anyway to get the "business" price since it is essentially business class.
Aug 2, 2015, 10:02 pm
#458
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Some routes only have 2 cabins, in which case AA has them designated as first class. There's no way to pay business avios prices for those, unfortunately, since TECHNICALLY it's not business class, even though it really should be.
Aug 2, 2015, 10:05 pm
#459
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It depends upon whether AA calls it first class or business. On three class AA domestic flights you can book avios reward flights in business on AA. AA also classifies their front cabin on two class flights to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and Canada as business so you can book those flights with avios at the business class rate. On two class flights to the 50 US states, AA classifies the front cabin as first and to redeem avios for these flights you have to pay for first. Of course, when flying these flights and crediting to BAEC you also earn avios and tier points at the first class rate.
Aug 3, 2015, 12:32 am
#460
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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but im confused about the flight i purchased from BA. i signed up for the executive club and was able to input my avios member i.d. but for the friend that is going with me (he has no interest in accumulating miles) i am not able to input that same i.d. and get it to work.
am i able to claim the miles from his ticket also? or is that not possible.
am i able to claim the miles from his ticket also? or is that not possible.
It is marketed and sold as first class, and so earns first class avios/TP's for revenue fares and is priced as first class for awards. QR does the same for some shorthaul routes as well.
Aug 3, 2015, 5:47 am
#461
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On flip side if you are travelling revenue in F you get loads of tier points and Avios. ^ ^
Aug 3, 2015, 11:11 am
#463
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BAEC GGL/GFL
Posts: 48
New member here. Really love the forum and have learned a lot from reading all the posts here.
I have a few trips coming up this month and should hit Silver very soon. For my existing bookings later in the year, will I be able to do seat selection for free on them, even though I purchased them whilst Blue?
Thanks
I have a few trips coming up this month and should hit Silver very soon. For my existing bookings later in the year, will I be able to do seat selection for free on them, even though I purchased them whilst Blue?
Thanks
Aug 3, 2015, 11:18 am
#464
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: BA Gold, QF WP
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New member here. Really love the forum and have learned a lot from reading all the posts here.
I have a few trips coming up this month and should hit Silver very soon. For my existing bookings later in the year, will I be able to do seat selection for free on them, even though I purchased them whilst Blue?
Thanks
I have a few trips coming up this month and should hit Silver very soon. For my existing bookings later in the year, will I be able to do seat selection for free on them, even though I purchased them whilst Blue?
Thanks