Originally Posted by
clarkeysntfc
Quite clearly a downstairs middle seat is a significant down grade on an upstairs window, for example, so I am not sure how this stacks up.
That statement is rather a mixed bag. In terms of EU261 no it is not a downgrade. In terms of what BA charge for seat selection then yes it is. I would hope BA would give a few Avios if only for the trouble of having to move.