Thoughts on Interline Exceptions?
Mar 12, 20, 4:41 pm
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Thoughts on Interline Exceptions?
I don't usually fly BA, but I'm scheduled to fly EDI > LHR (BA business revenue) then onward to SFO on separate UA business award ticket. I only have a two hour turn at LHR and am hoping BA will interline my bags so I don't have to scramble to recheck /pray for no delays out of EDI.
Any thoughts on whether BA would allow an interline? COVID exception maybe?
Any thoughts on whether BA would allow an interline? COVID exception maybe?
Mar 12, 20, 4:46 pm
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I don't usually fly BA, but I'm scheduled to fly EDI > LHR (BA business revenue) then onward to SFO on separate UA business award ticket. I only have a two hour turn at LHR and am hoping BA will interline my bags so I don't have to scramble to recheck /pray for no delays out of EDI.
Any thoughts on whether BA would allow an interline? COVID exception maybe?
Any thoughts on whether BA would allow an interline? COVID exception maybe?
Mar 12, 20, 4:50 pm
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I researched this earlier and it seems as though this was pulled from O/W three years ago, with the odd exception.
Basically, opinion was that it allowed people to circumvent the purchase of expensive tickets, so why would airlines allow it.
While on the subject, I would guess a LHR-HAJ-HEL-BKK would have no chance either?
with LHR-HAJ in BA and the rest on AY? I feel silly even asking.
Basically, opinion was that it allowed people to circumvent the purchase of expensive tickets, so why would airlines allow it.
While on the subject, I would guess a LHR-HAJ-HEL-BKK would have no chance either?
with LHR-HAJ in BA and the rest on AY? I feel silly even asking.
Mar 12, 20, 4:50 pm
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As a separate not can you change the BA ticket to an earlier flight? I don’t know your exact BA ticket fare rules but most of the cash business tickets if its a one way or simple return they do offer free change on the day. So past midnight you would able to select any BA flights from EDI without paying anything if there is space available on that cabin. I’m not sure if it is possible in your case. Also you should able to do it online without calling BA.
Mar 12, 20, 4:52 pm
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Mar 12, 20, 5:18 pm
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Assumming UA closes check in an hour before their flight (best check) you'll have 55 mins (if your BA is on time, more if early and less if late) to deboard, get to baggage claim, wait for your bags (BA not always speedy) and make your way to the UA desks.which remember are in a different terminal at LHR
I'm afraid that IMHO that's just too much of a risk. I'd consider leaving EDI the night before and staying in a hotel
I'm afraid that IMHO that's just too much of a risk. I'd consider leaving EDI the night before and staying in a hotel
Mar 12, 20, 5:24 pm
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