Rebooked on Vueling

[scandiflyer]

I have been rerouted by BA on Vueling due to a flight cancelation as there were no suitable alternatives operated by BA/OW. I know that I won’t get my usual silver benefits, but will I still be able to claim avios / tier points as I was effectively involuntarily rebooked on another airline?

[Lady London]

yes
ask for original routing credit when flown, also if they refuse your free extra luggage allowance I’d claim and pursue if necessary, phone them for a lounge pass and if they refuse bill them for a lounge-size meal in the terminal as I think lounge prob wont admit you on vueling even if it’s codeshare.

[JDB]

You didn’t say when the cancellation occurred, but ORC usually only applies for very short notice cancellations. If it is further out, you will normally only get the TP/Avios applicable to your chosen rerouting.

[Lady London]

Then obviously you wouldn’t accept a reroute on Vueling, then, would you?

[scandiflyer]

The cancellation occurred yesterday (15 September) for a flight on Monday (19 September). BA only offered a BA operated alternative the next day so I’d argue I had little choice but accept this rerouting on Vueling.