A lot of BA frequent flyers use a good fare from San Juan to Las Vegas, and to earn additional Tier Points, connecting in Miami to LA. Until recently AA277, a three-class, international config plane, left at 1015. The 25 minute earlier departure now means that it doesn’t connect from the early flight from San Juan, which lands at 0925.
American’s solution? Rebooking me on the AA267, domestic 757, with a layover of 4 hours and 40 minutes in Miami.
I’ll be calling later!
If you are booked this way, I suggest you check your tickets.
I’m intrigued as to what you’ll be asking for when you call them later? They’ve put you on the next available MIALAX right?
But surely for a TP run you WANT to be on only a two class plane to ensure your K-UP fare books into F?
@Alan – I was booked in to F on the three class!
Oh, right!! As straight paid F? It’s just I used the instant upgrade fare and my understanding was that it only bumped you from economy to the next class, hence why a two class plane needed! I’ve been worried about them putting on a 3-class and me being bumped back down to business!
First on a domestic plane is far worse than Business on an international plane.
277 switches over to 11am departure in June.
@Lewis – yes the wait at LAX would be better than the wait at MIA in my view
@Alan – my experience is that you usually get away with it. 😉
Oh of course, but boy does it earn the Tier Points!! 😀
(sorry previous reply was @NB but didn’t seem to show up!)
@MilesFromBlighty – OK that’s reassuring to know, I’d heard horror stories of folks being move to 3-class plans and being bumped to C with lower TP earning. Any particular suggestions as to how to best ensure one is kept in F in case of irrops/flight changes? Have BA G/OW Emerald already so that hopefully will help a bit!
@Alan – my experience is just be pushy and don’t give them any idea that you think you should be anywhere but First. Please ignorance!
@MFB hehe excellent, will keep that advice in mind, thanks 😀