Using Avios, Enrich and AAdvantage points at the same time with One World
Mar 23, 2015 | 2:45 pm
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Using Avios, Enrich and AAdvantage points at the same time with One World
Hi,
I have collected Avios, Enrich and AAdvantage points over the last year and want to combine them all to upgrade my holiday flights to business. They are all part of One World but I can't find and useful information on how to do this or if it's even possible.
Thanks in advance
I have collected Avios, Enrich and AAdvantage points over the last year and want to combine them all to upgrade my holiday flights to business. They are all part of One World but I can't find and useful information on how to do this or if it's even possible.
Thanks in advance
Mar 23, 2015 | 3:08 pm
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Welcome to FT!
I don't know what Enrich points are, but you certainly can't "combine" AA miles and BA Avios. You can however redeem both AA miles and BA Avios for one-way travel on those carriers, or on any of their airline partners. However, redemption rates and fees can vary widely from one program to another.
Welcome to FT!
I don't know what Enrich points are, but you certainly can't "combine" AA miles and BA Avios. You can however redeem both AA miles and BA Avios for one-way travel on those carriers, or on any of their airline partners. However, redemption rates and fees can vary widely from one program to another.
Mar 23, 2015 | 3:19 pm
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You're going to have to really look into the T&Cs of each individual programme. Upgrades to Business tend to be quite limited in their applicability and will only be on flights of the airline related to the programme.
You may find it easier to book flights outright, though as you won't be able to combine the miles then that might be tricky.
You may find it easier to book flights outright, though as you won't be able to combine the miles then that might be tricky.
Mar 23, 2015 | 4:12 pm
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Mikepecksen Welcome to FT
Oneworld does not have cross alliance upgrades.
AA/IB/BA have limited cross airline upgrades but only with expensive base fares. So this feature is usless for many people.
Its generally better not to have multiple ffp's with small balances in one alliance.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...help-here.html
Oneworld does not have cross alliance upgrades.
AA/IB/BA have limited cross airline upgrades but only with expensive base fares. So this feature is usless for many people.
Its generally better not to have multiple ffp's with small balances in one alliance.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...help-here.html
Mar 24, 2015 | 2:51 am
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Mikepecksen welcome to Flyertalk.
As this is OW specific we're relocating the discussion in that forum.
~beckoa, co-moderator Information Desk
As this is OW specific we're relocating the discussion in that forum.
~beckoa, co-moderator Information Desk