Under discussion : points-based upgrade option offered across all OW carrier ?
Dec 3, 2019, 5:58 pm
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Under discussion : points-based upgrade option offered across all OW carrier ?
Could prove quite a game-changer and undoubtedly something to be welcomed by many BAEC account holders.
As reported by Executive Traveller - and based on official confirmation from OneWorld - an arrangement is currently being considered under which any Oneworld airline's frequent flyer points could be used for an upgrade on any other alliance member.
No fine details as yet, but a little more info here ..........
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...ember-airlines
As reported by Executive Traveller - and based on official confirmation from OneWorld - an arrangement is currently being considered under which any Oneworld airline's frequent flyer points could be used for an upgrade on any other alliance member.
No fine details as yet, but a little more info here ..........
https://www.executivetraveller.com/n...ember-airlines
Dec 4, 2019, 3:03 am
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Dec 4, 2019, 3:28 am
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I don't know the 'official' answer but my experience has been hit and miss upgrading corp TA bookings. It doesn't just seem to be reward availability either. Could be it "should" always work but BA's site just doesn't play nicely, expect others can confirm that!
Dec 4, 2019, 3:28 am
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Is it still the case that the ticket has to be issued in the country of your BAEC residence? That was always the problem when I used to try. Thinking about it I gave up trying years ago so maybe it's not a constraint any more.
Dec 4, 2019, 3:31 am
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Tbh the website MMB function to do UuA is flaky so often it won’t work. Probably better just to call BA to do it.
Dec 4, 2019, 3:32 am
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I am not sure on this point. I think it used to be an issue but as you say it may have been relaxed now.
Dec 4, 2019, 4:40 am
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...Until they realise that it means that AA members flooded with promo miles from every possible random shop or credit card would be getting all of our award and upgrade space...
Dec 4, 2019, 4:41 am
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Dec 4, 2019, 4:51 am
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I would be inclined to think that the latter is far, far more likely than the former and I would estimate the likelihood of this turning into a damp squib at approx 98%, if it happens at all.
Dec 4, 2019, 5:08 am
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Think they should keep it simple and people just allowed to use their miles to upgrade and forget about anything else like SWUs, 2-4-1 etc etc etc
How would AA pay BA for example if some one used an AA upgade voucher?
How would AA pay BA for example if some one used an AA upgade voucher?
Dec 4, 2019, 6:07 am
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In principle, the idea of buying a Y class ticket for, say, a CX, QR, or JL flight, and then being able to upgrade to a J seat with Avios would be very attractive to many BAEC members. Currently that’s just not possible at all and so the OW proposals as reported are of interest. But the practicalities, space availability, and T & C’s are of course what will ultimately determine just how beneficial such a policy change might be.