Didn't know American Airlines flew direct from Gatwick?

[Portugal1000]

Just searching on Expedia for flight to MCO and for 2-18th August American Airlines is showing a direct flight for £717. When did they start flying direct, I only thought BA and Vigin did? Anyway, cheapest price I have seen. Anyone flown with them before? HAven't checked other dates.
CAn't believe how expensive Augusy flights are next year. Paid £500 miles and money with Vigin in August 2009, would love to see that price again.

 

[The_Banking_Scot]

Hi,

If it is the AA 6206 and AA 6205 ( at 1150 leaving LGW and 1735 leaving MCO)

then expedia is showing blue arrows against the flight numbers, indicating it is a codeshare.

It is exactly the same time as the BA flights so it would be a AA flight but operated by British airways. ( the BA coded flight numbers are pricing at £894)

Regards

TBS

 

[FloFlo71]

Hi,

If it is the AA 6206 and AA 6205 ( at 1150 leaving LGW and 1735 leaving MCO)

then expedia is showing blue arrows against the flight numbers, indicating it is a codeshare.

It is exactly the same time as the BA flights so it would be a AA flight but operated by British airways. ( the BA coded flight numbers are pricing at £894)

Regards

TBS

Hi, what do you mean the BA coded flight numbers are pricing at £894?

 

[thumper1970]

Hi, what do you mean the BA coded flight numbers are pricing at £894?

It is the same flight - However, BA and AA codeshare, meaning that both of them can sell seats on it...

On the American Airlines, the seats are cheaper than buying them from British Airways direct...

Simples..

 

[FloFlo71]

I can't find these £717 flights on expedia?

 

[originalkk]

Yes, it is on the BA plane (exactly the same outbound and inbound times).

Based on BA and VA pricing at present, that is a good price to fly direct!.

Same flight booked as a BA flight is just under £900 and VA equivalent even more.

... but when I click on the flight to book it, Expedia says it isn't available, so either they have all gone or it's a glitch!

 

[The_Banking_Scot]

Hi,

Up to now BA and AA have not been allowed to codeshare on each other's transatlantic flights ( due to competition concerns).Also as members of BA's frequent flyer scheme we cannot earn miles on AA transatlantic flights.

However this restriction is being ended. I think that there is due to be an announcement that cooperation will start on 1st OCtober but until there is a formal announcement you will not be able to buy the codeshare flights ( although they are probably being loaded into the reservation systems just now)and it is a glitch that these flights are showing up now.

Regards

TBS