Originally Posted by
lwildernorva
Have definitely done this as recently as last November using the multiple discounts offered to cardholders and AARP members. And, in fact, did it over the telephone. Have not been as fortunate trying to use the ba.com website for upgrades for my past two trips from IAD to Italy and Ireland, but I have received no messages that my purchased fare was somehow ineligible for an Avios upgrade.
Thanks. Your experiences have been like mine (until today!)
I'll raise this with Nicci to try to get some clarification.