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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 5:34 am
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Originally Posted by cactitraveller
I have a 100% AVIOS reward booking on LHR-PHX return in March. Flying out First, return in Club World. Just noticed 1 First seat has become available (PHX - LHR).

1). Website states that you cannot upgrade an AVIOS booking? If I phone up could they cancel my original seat and process a new booking?

2) Is tax the same for CW & First?

3) how many additional AVIOS would be needed for this upgrade (can't make it out from the chart)?

Thrilled with to be flying First and Club World (just did a return to ORD to economy!) but saw this option & am now curious if I could tweak my flight?!

P.S. Sorry I don't know all the jargon/codes for Flyertalk!
1) if you call they can process this over the phone

2) Yes barring any recalculation of any fees paid in foreign currency (any booking changes trigger a reprice in this scenario which typically amounts to a pound or 2 difference either way. You may need to pay fees depending upon your BA Status, I have been Gold for a while but seem to recall that non-Golds may need to pay a £25 fee for cancellations or changes?

3) as I read your situation it should cost an extra 25k Avios (a OW in J would be 50k so you need an extra 25k to move to F).
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