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Old Feb 23, 2022 | 4:49 pm
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Originally Posted by happyhat
It starts with an 001. Leg #1 is codeshare w/ American (BA metal). Leg #2 is pure BA. I was told my AA that SWU's only work on flights marketed and operated by American, so it would seem like the SWU is a non-starter.
All Avios options are off the table for 001 ticket stock. I agree that the AUP is your best option and it's possible to move up more than one cabin too. Here's the thread although I note you were looking for non-cash options.

https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...22-thread.html
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