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I might be crazy, but if I am ready my itenerary correctly it looks as if I get 2 free checked bags on my flight from ORD to LGA which I booked with BA miles on AA (which I earned from signing up for the 100K BA CC deal).  Can anyone confirm this?  I don't want to get to the airport with bags and then learn I am going to have to pay for them.

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #1 on: August 01, 2011, 06:07:48 PM »
Are you AA elite?  Otherwise why do you think you'll get free bags?
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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #2 on: August 02, 2011, 10:14:00 AM »

Flight AA0394 to New York on Sun 14 Aug 2011 07:05 
Depart Sun 14 Aug 2011 07:05 O'Hare International (IL) (Chicago)
Terminal 3  hrs  mins Economy
Arrive Sun 14 Aug 2011 10:10 La Guardia (NY) (New York) 0 stops Confirmed
This flight is operated by American AirlinesMore flight information
 

Baggage
Free baggage allowance
Checked baggage per passenger
Adults and children: 2 bags at 23kg (51lbs) per bag

Infants (with a seat): 2 bags at 23kg (51lbs) per bag

Infants (without a seat): 1 bag at 23kg (51lbs)

In addition to their baggage allowance infants and children, up to age 11, can also take one fully collapsible pushchair (stroller) and one car seat.
There are restrictions on what you may pack and on the dimensions of your bags.
You may be charged for extra or overweight bags.
British Airways baggage information
Baggage restrictions
Different baggage charges and restrictions may apply on other airlines. Please see the operating airline's website for information.

 
After you have checked in, go immediately through Security to the departure area. Allow enough time to complete security search and passport checks, and to get to your gate before it closes.

 

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #3 on: August 02, 2011, 10:25:30 AM »
I wouldn't trust BA.com for travel on another airline.  It's probably just BA stating their own US baggage policy ::)
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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #4 on: August 02, 2011, 11:12:00 AM »
I wouldn't trust BA.com for travel on another airline.  It's probably just BA stating their own US baggage policy ::)

Couldn't you print that out and get it waived at the checkout counter, and/or use it to file a chargeback for baggage fees?
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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #5 on: August 02, 2011, 11:17:31 AM »
Couldn't you print that out and get it waived at the checkout counter, and/or use it to file a chargeback for baggage fees?
YMMV, worth a shot i suppose.
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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2011, 12:12:33 PM »
Anyone have any experience with this? Did AA give free 2 bags for the BA award ticket?
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Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2011, 12:31:02 PM »
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Baggage restrictions
Different baggage charges and restrictions may apply on other airlines. Please see the operating airline's website for information.

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This says you will be charged

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2011, 01:13:24 PM »
I am asking if anyone actually had any experience with this? Did someone show their receipt which says 2 free bags and not get charged?
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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2011, 04:55:22 PM »
Yes I did! I showed them that it says on my itinerary free bags and they said its only on BA not partners!

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2012, 06:33:31 PM »
if anyone bothered t read the whole confirmation page you'd see it says "for other carrier baggage allowances check the respective websites" (not an exact quote)

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2012, 07:02:38 PM »
I just booked AA with BA miles and called to have my Alaska MVP Gold number (which i got from status matching from Delta) attached to the itinerary. It worked, so far I got access to premium seats and should get free bags as well.

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2012, 07:05:04 PM »
I just had this situation last week on a flight from JFK to FLL and on the return. I called BA, spoke to the Manchester office (main office) and they gave me two bags per person based on the email. On the way there I had them speak to a supervisor at check-in and I wasn't charged but on the way back AA was very unhelpful and charged me. I called up BA after and they said my account was explicitly noted for free bags and I would be reimbursed. I recommend calling before you fly and making sure your account gets noted for free bags.

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2012, 07:30:36 PM »
I just booked AA with BA miles and called to have my Alaska MVP Gold number (which i got from status matching from Delta) attached to the itinerary. It worked, so far I got access to premium seats and should get free bags as well.

Whom did you call, Because i tried to do it, and it didn't work

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2012, 07:57:53 PM »
Whom did you call, Because i tried to do it, and it didn't work

I called AA web support. Locate your itinerary on AA.com. Get your AA (not BA) record locator and they should do it for you.

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2012, 08:14:35 PM »
Thank's, That worked

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #17 on: February 27, 2012, 01:40:35 PM »
any shot of getting refunded after the flight and it was payed for?

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #18 on: February 28, 2012, 05:30:02 AM »
any shot of getting refunded after the flight and it was payed for?
YMMV
Perhaps also try with your CC company

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Re: Free bags on domestic award ticket booked with BA miles on AA?
« Reply #19 on: February 28, 2012, 02:15:12 PM »
I called AA web support. Locate your itinerary on AA.com. Get your AA (not BA) record locator and they should do it for you.
what did you tell them to give you free bags?