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BA9 Premium Econ to Bus using QF FF points?

Old Jan 31, 2013, 10:03 pm
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BA9 Premium Econ to Bus using QF FF points?

Hi all,

I've been booked on a one way London to Bangkok flight BA9. Secretary has booked premium economy.

However, via the travel agent I was told that QF points can't be used to upgrade on this flight.

Doesn't strike me as true, but stand to be corrected!

Many thanks in advance.
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Old Jan 31, 2013, 10:30 pm
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True. You cannot use QF points to upgrade a BA flight (or any an other airline)
QF points can only upgrade QF flights (marketed) on QF aircraft (operated) on eligible fares
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Old Jan 31, 2013, 10:41 pm
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That's true I'm afraid. QF points can be used to buy award seats outright, but not to upgrade.
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Old Jan 31, 2013, 11:54 pm
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One day, oneworld will be dragged kicking and screaming onto the same level as Star Alliance (where I believe it can be done), but until that day, the answer is no.
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Old Feb 1, 2013, 2:09 am
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It can be done in *A, but usually requires a (prohibitively) expensive Y or B econ fare.
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Old Feb 1, 2013, 4:09 am
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Originally Posted by QF WP
One day, oneworld will be dragged kicking and screaming onto the same level as Star Alliance (where I believe it can be done), but until that day, the answer is no.
Yep. Great news that today OW have finally addressed the lack of consistency across the alliance re. baggage benefits and fasttrack access for elites - http://www.oneworld.com/news-informa...objectID=53802 - and thus moving to something similar to what *A offers in these areas, but sadly it does not look like they are going to offer any time soon the *A benefit of being able to use miles/points to upgrade on airlines across the alliance (if only on certain fares).
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Old Feb 5, 2013, 2:01 am
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*A - love it! Took me a while to work it out.

I am indeed a Star Alliance member, so knew it was possible there. Surprising one world doesn't allow it.

Many thanks again everyone for the help. Saves me sounding like a twat when calling up the BA office asking for a points upgrade.
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Old Feb 5, 2013, 3:16 am
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BA sometimes offers a cheap cash upgrade at the airport when checking in. If they don't offer it, ask what the price would be.
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