Which American AAdvantage partner airlines offer award seats for itineraries from Africa to Europe?
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American AAdvantage’s oneworld partners that have historically offered award seats connecting Africa and Europe include:
- British Airways – Provides award space from London to several African destinations such as Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, though fees can be high View from the Wing .
- Iberia – Flies from its European hubs to African cities like Luanda, Algiers, Accra, Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier, Lagos and Dakar, making it a viable option for Africa‑to‑Europe awards View from the Wing .
- Qatar Airways – While primarily a Middle‑East carrier, American allows routing through Doha on Qatar, which can be used to piece together an Africa‑Europe itinerary Live and Let's Fly .
- Royal Air Maroc – Mentioned as a new oneworld partner that enables connections around Africa and the Middle East, potentially offering award seats for Africa‑Europe travel View from the Wing .
These partners are the ones highlighted in the sources as capable of supplying award inventory for trips between Africa and Europe.
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