elice_in_oz

So you can use points from one to fly with the other, but you can't use a combination? As in pooling all points to get you a return instead of a one-way?

bcworld

You can't pool points between programs...and direct transfer between programs is very rare...I can only think of one example. (BA <> Iberia - and they have merged).

You could book 2 one ways but you'd need enough in each program.

They might offer a transfer but I'd be very surprised.

Beoz

I believe it does. You still need to apply for VWP for transit and the little question is there. "have you ever been arrested or convicted ........". If the answer is yes then it's off to the embassy for a few questions before a visa is granted. Of course you can just overlook the little Selhurst incident from the 70's

bcworld

No, you aren't eligible to use the VWP if you've ever been arrested - you apply for an actual visa in advance - and if that's granted you can transit (or visit).

Scubaemma

Absolutely 100% right! Travelling through LAX is hideous beyond words!

JoeBloggs80

I believe that's techincally correct but for such an old conviction he should be fine. I've been to the US, both visiting and transit, several times with old convictions without declaring anything and nothings happened.

moneypenny20

Having been a regular reader of the US boards, it's not something I'd do.

GarryP

Hmm, I hope they don't muck about with my flight back to the UK at Christmas. Since it says "it is anticipated that the partnership will commence in April 2013" I think it should be safe.

It will be interesting to see how BA react. Maybe they will scale back flights to this part of the world, or maybe they will more aggressively attack Qantas, maybe via Etihad?. Emirates was already cleaning up, it just means less competition into Europe for them.

suggests BA will dump Australia/NZ in the main.

http://blogs.crikey.com.au/planetalk...or-passengers/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...ates-deal.html

ozzieeagle

Thanks for the info... I was able to migrate to Australia without much of a problem, less than 2 years after the event.

My SiL.. Brothers wifes family live around LA and I'm supposed to meet him and their extended family there sometime in the future. So this information is most welcome.

bcworld

BA has one flight a day to Australia so scaling back = exiting completely.

Zen10

Ah, but this is football speak, which explains why I have never heard of it. I had to ask my wife who the gunners were when I was at university.

Zen10

Yes what a turnaround from when BA/Qantas as nationalised national carriers totally dominated.

Wol

I make a point of always flying on the 747-400 if I can. It's a matter of personal preference.

I've only flown the A380 once (Emirates) and wasn't overly impressed. And there's always the question over the composites.....

Wol

Yes - used to operate to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide as well as Auckland and Christchurch

How times have changed.

Beoz

We are talking the same thing. Let's agree to agree shall we