Do BA ever upgrade passengers flying on reward flights?
Oct 3, 2015, 5:48 am
#16
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I got bumped up to F from J having bought WTP and upgraded with Avios at the time of purchase.
That was from KUL and I booked in December, travelled in July.
Of course WTP to CW is often about how oversold economy is.
That was from KUL and I booked in December, travelled in July.
Of course WTP to CW is often about how oversold economy is.
Oct 3, 2015, 8:39 am
#21
Join Date: Apr 2012
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A few years back I booked a redemption ticket for the daughter of a family friend from YVR-LHR in WT. She was upgraded to WT+ at the check in desk, and then got magic beeped up to CW at the gate. 19 years old, no status - lucky girl!
Oct 3, 2015, 8:40 am
#22
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I've also had a number of CW to First upgrades on Redemptions and UuA.
Oct 3, 2015, 8:49 am
#23
Join Date: Feb 2014
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A few years ago, when I had first discovered the paid WT+ ticket UUA'd to CW wheeze, I was stunned when my boarding pass was ripped up when I presented myself at the Lounge. Luckily too stunned to start shouting as it was immediately replaced with a boarding pass for First. BA very cleverly gave me the 210TPs for First and I got a Silver Card as a result. Got me hooked.
Only other time since was last week to CE on a very short flight but it meant I got a bonus breakfast.
Only other time since was last week to CE on a very short flight but it meant I got a bonus breakfast.
Oct 3, 2015, 10:17 am
#24
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There is a BA lounge in BGI immediately past A12 in the upstairs area - this is/was shared with Virgin and other airlines, it's quite a reasonable size and modern. Not particularly fantastic in terms of refreshment provision, but an improvement on the main departure hall.
I've also had a number of CW to First upgrades on Redemptions and UuA.
I've also had a number of CW to First upgrades on Redemptions and UuA.
Oct 3, 2015, 10:38 am
#25
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Thanks for this. But since this lounge isn't a BA/one world partner site (and it isn't mentioned on the lounge finder on ba.com) what are the chances of being admitted when travelling as a Silver but in WT+? I'm assuming that Barbadian lounge dragons are in the same league as their colleagues elsewhere (!)
Oct 3, 2015, 10:55 am
#26
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Thanks for this. But since this lounge isn't a BA/one world partner site (and it isn't mentioned on the lounge finder on ba.com) what are the chances of being admitted when travelling as a Silver but in WT+? I'm assuming that Barbadian lounge dragons are in the same league as their colleagues elsewhere (!)
Not sure if I got some lounge vouchers at check-in though, better ask there. I remember the staff was very helpful.
Oct 3, 2015, 4:22 pm
#28
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I have a strong suspicion that the answer is no, but thought I would ask!
I'm at a loose end professionally next week and so have decided to burn some miles on a trip to Barbados. Whilst I managed to book an F seat on the outward leg I could only find WT+ on the return. I should add that I am only BA Silver.
I'm at a loose end professionally next week and so have decided to burn some miles on a trip to Barbados. Whilst I managed to book an F seat on the outward leg I could only find WT+ on the return. I should add that I am only BA Silver.
Oct 3, 2015, 5:43 pm
#30
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Earlier this year a mate was on a reward ticket in WT+ flying back from BOS on BA0202 and heard that WT was oversold. Not offered an upgrade was instead offered $1200 US to not board that night, to take 238 the next day in WT+ plus a hotel for the night. They declined and the computer upgraded someone from WT+ to Club.
