Originally Posted by
crazyegg
Related but slightly different question if possible. I'm the primary Amex card holder so therefore I have to travel if I use the 2-4-1 voucher.
What happens if I'm a no show for the return flight? Would they let my companion fly by themselves without me or would it somehow void the ticket?
This has been discussed several times recently, and there seem to be very few reports of practical experience with the situation.
However, on a strict reading of the rules, it seems that BA would be within its rights to refuse to allow your companion to fly without you.