Y-->J Exchange Fee
Well, actually Q-->I to be specific.
To comply with work policy, I have to book in economy, but we can pay for upgrades out of pocket. The process to be followed will result in the ticket being created and then immediately exchanged for a business class one. Since this booking is on BA this change will incur a $275 exchange fee.
Given I have to work through the TA, I am guessing there is no way around this, but just in case I will go ahead and ask. Is there any way BA could be induced to waive or refund this fee, since it is happening essentially immediately and I am afterall giving them more money as a result of this transaction?