How can you earn British Airways status?

Find out how to navigate the British Airways Executive Club programme and how to speed up your qualification by flying to some particular BA 160 Tier Point destinations. Having a British Airways credit card will help you get more travel opportunities, but unlike in the USA, there is no card that gives you any perks (like lounge access or extra baggage). In Europe, status is earned 100% by flying.

How many pieces of luggage can I take on British Airways flights?

As a rule of thumb, you are allowed 1 piece of luggage in economy and 2 pieces of luggage in premium economy and business class (either long or short-haul). Passengers in First class (only available on long haul flights, are allowed 3 pieces per person. If you are a Gold British Airways Executive Club member, you are allowed an extra piece of luggage despite what class you are flying in (with the exception of HBO fares, or 'hand baggage only fares'). Luggage for Gold British Airways Executive Club members can weight up to 32kg (not 23kg) on all BA operated flights, no exceptions.

How can I save money booking British Airways business class fares?

One of the best ways of saving money on British Airways flights is to not depart from their home airports - London Heathrow or London Gatwick. It seems ridiculous, but BA offers better rates for other European passengers departing from other European cities. It may seem complex, but it is a sure way to increase your tier points and save up to £5000 per person per ticket. Read about this BA Business Class flight booking travel hack.

How do you get access to British Airways airport lounges?

You can access British Airways airport lounges when you have purchased a business class seat. However, all Silver and Gold cardholders (who follow their loyalty programme) are allowed into BA (and other Oneworld lounges) with a guest, when flying economy or premium economy.

American Airlines Reviews

American Airlines is one of the worlds biggest airline companies, partnered with American Eagle and one of the founding members of Oneworld. They fly to 50 countries around the world from a range of destinations, offering eight different fare classes that range from the premium Flagship First experience to Basic Economy.

I have flown business class with American Airlines and found the experience reasonable; the lounge at Heathrow could do with an upgrade and the food is not of the same standard as many other airlines. However, their cabins are excellent and the business class seats are incredibly comfortable, so these factors almost cancel each other out.

Check out some of my American Airways Reviews below:

Review of American Airlines Business Class from London to Miami

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does it mean when a British Airways flight is operated by American Airlines?

British Airways and American Airlines operate in partnership with one another with some routes from the UK and the USA. The airlines sell tickets on each other’s flights and allow passengers to switch carriers if necessary, but many people prefer travelling on BA flights over ones with American Airlines because of the improvement in quality.

Can you use British Airways miles on American Airlines?

Passengers can both earn and redeem AAdvantage miles on British Airways flights, and the same can be done for British Airways passengers travelling on American Airlines flights, as both are part of the Oneworld alliance. Points cannot be transferred between accounts; you will have to book with the provider where you have Airmiles available to spend.

Who’s eligible to reserve seats with American Airlines miles?

Any AAdvantage members that travel in the main cabin on any flight marketed and operated by American Airlines can use their membership miles to reserve a seat after booking. This can be done for yourself and for other travellers through the ‘My Trip’ page on the airline’s website.

How reliable is American Airlines?

American Airlines is a reasonably reliable company to fly with, with over 6,000 flights going out every day and a good range of destinations covered by the airline. It’s a large airline which means that the majority of flights run without any issues, and whilst it may not be rated as the best US airline overall, it is still a strong contender.

See my other airline reviews below:

British Airways Qantas Airlines Qatar Airways