Originally Posted by
enesem
Every time I fly, the process usually goes like this: I look for an upgrade online via my BA account. The usual message states "This flight cannot be upgraded, please contact your travel agent". The agent tells me I have an upgradeable ticket. I phone BA who say there are no upgrades available and to keep trying, which I do, without success.
Right, so what you need to do is:
- Don't bother calling BA if you haven't found availability on the BA.com reward search - it's a complete waste of time.
- Keep checking, every day if you like, on BA.com. The desktop site stores your previous searches on your login page so you can re-check pretty quickly.
- If you do find availability, call BA asap to book it.
Originally Posted by
enesem
So I was wondering if there were reasons I wasn't aware of as to why I couldn't upgrade. It seems from the responses it's just a case of no availability - and given the amount I fly, I am just going to have to accept that on these routes, upgrading for Avios just won't happen.
For me, Avios not a great program, the damn things are just too damn difficult to get rid of.
Actually the programme can be pretty good for someone whose employer books into WTP.
What are your routes?