Originally Posted by
LondonAndy
IIRC you need to have the BA Amex card to pay the taxes for the 241 (and you definitely need to pay using some form of Amex card) therefore cancellation prior to booking the flight may not be an option.
I don't know if the Amex 241 has the same rules as the Chase 241, but the latter requires you be eligible (meaning an active cardholder in good standing) while you travel on the 241.