BA Silver - Vueling
Oct 17, 18, 10:28 am
#1
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BA Silver - Vueling
I know this type of question comes up a lot but what’s the best way to get BAEC Silver benefits on a Vueling booking direct with vueling and VY codes. Are there any benefits? I tried to book through BA but I imagine the route (below) isn’t offered on BA.com as direct flight. Also as a rewards flight but no luck on BA.com
So we’re trying get from AGP to BCN in Y basic fares. We are looking at Vueling but only if the Silver can benefit us, date is 2nd Nov. We need to connect at BCN for a BCN - MAD - JFK. Luggage (mostly) and seat selection are the main benefits we’d like. To avoid extra costs.
Any suggestions?
Thanks all. Safe travels.
So we’re trying get from AGP to BCN in Y basic fares. We are looking at Vueling but only if the Silver can benefit us, date is 2nd Nov. We need to connect at BCN for a BCN - MAD - JFK. Luggage (mostly) and seat selection are the main benefits we’d like. To avoid extra costs.
Any suggestions?
Thanks all. Safe travels.
Oct 17, 18, 10:31 am
#2
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Originally Posted by rockflyertalk
I know this type of question comes up a lot but what’s the best way to get BAEC Silver benefits on a Vueling booking direct with vueling and VY codes. Are there any benefits?
Oct 17, 18, 10:41 am
#3
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The only BAEC status benefit available on Vueling operated flights is lounge access for Gold card holders where BA coded and ticketed
Any other permutation of benefit/status/booking method is non-existant
Any other permutation of benefit/status/booking method is non-existant
Oct 17, 18, 10:57 am
#4
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As above - nada
And even if you had BA gold, you still wouldn't get the access unless on a BA codeshare. Also the lounge at AGP is an airport operated lounge, not a BA lounge per se, so access would have been denied anyway.
In my personal experience the seats on Vueling are tight in all dimensions. Shelling out a few Euros for an exit or extra legroom seat would be a wise move if like me you become a cranky traveller if you're hemmed in like a veal calf.
And even if you had BA gold, you still wouldn't get the access unless on a BA codeshare. Also the lounge at AGP is an airport operated lounge, not a BA lounge per se, so access would have been denied anyway.
In my personal experience the seats on Vueling are tight in all dimensions. Shelling out a few Euros for an exit or extra legroom seat would be a wise move if like me you become a cranky traveller if you're hemmed in like a veal calf.
Oct 17, 18, 11:13 am
#5
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When I was CX Diamond (aka OW Emerald) flying Vueling on a BA codeshare my carry on was literally thrown out of the jetway down to the tarmac, just after I reminded the cabin crew it contained fragile items and that I preferred it not to be checked in.
That said and as stated above without a OW codeshare you are not getting OW benefits, but as per my experience I don't really there are benefits at all a part from some lounge access.
That said and as stated above without a OW codeshare you are not getting OW benefits, but as per my experience I don't really there are benefits at all a part from some lounge access.
Oct 17, 18, 12:21 pm
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Originally Posted by mmxbreaks
And without any guest access, too.
Oct 17, 18, 12:28 pm
#9
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Originally Posted by mmxbreaks
And without any guest access, too.
I avoid Vueling if possibly though as my experiences have mostly been bad.
Oct 17, 18, 2:22 pm
#10
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Originally Posted by rockflyertalk
So we’re trying get from AGP to BCN in Y basic fares. We are looking at Vueling but only if the Silver can benefit us, date is 2nd Nov. We need to connect at BCN for a BCN - MAD - JFK. Luggage (mostly) and seat selection are the main benefits we’d like. To avoid extra costs.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
I will choose Ryanair for that route if possible
Oct 18, 18, 12:56 am
#11
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One problem with booking Vueling outside their website or app (ie with an OTA or BA/IB) is that you cannot purchase their fire escape seats (which IMHO are the only ones comfortable enough to seat on.)
Oct 18, 18, 2:47 am
#12
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Originally Posted by volar
As gold you’d be allowed one lounge guest if they are on the same flight as you.
I avoid Vueling if possibly though as my experiences have mostly been bad.
I avoid Vueling if possibly though as my experiences have mostly been bad.
Oct 18, 18, 2:51 am
#13
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Originally Posted by KARFA
a guest is allowed for a BA lounge as a gold if on a non oneworld flight but booked on a BA codeshare on a ba 125-... ticket.
Oct 18, 18, 2:56 am
#14
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Originally Posted by rockflyertalk
So we’re trying get from AGP to BCN in Y basic fares. We are looking at Vueling but only if the Silver can benefit us, date is 2nd Nov. We need to connect at BCN for a BCN - MAD - JFK. Luggage (mostly) and seat selection are the main benefits we’d like. To avoid extra costs.
The train would take you forever. Ryanair will arrive to the wrong terminal at BCN. Connecting flights on IB or BA would get you "Silver benefits", but you'll pay far more for the indirect route than a LCC + extras would cost.
Presumably you cannot change the BCN-MAD-JFK to AGP-MAD-JFK.
As mentioned, build in a margin of several hours. On-time performance is poor - you won't be protected on your long haul. (don't assume that VY being a part of IAG makes any difference whatsoever)
Oct 18, 18, 2:57 am
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Originally Posted by mmxbreaks
Interesting. Well, they never used to practice this as LGW. Seen it multiple times for multiple pax, including myself. What HFP says here is the only way I've seen it play out at lounge desks: https://www.headforpoints.com/2017/0...gus-airbaltic/
I can’t answer for the ignorance of some LGW ground staff - sadly this has been noted before and it’s a shame they weren’t forced to checked the guide at the time as they may learn something.
