Originally Posted by
Mns1977
Hi
How strict are BA on the AMEX cardholder travelling (I think this is part of the T&Cs)? If I simply don't turn up at LHR will the 3 others be able to travel (wife and 2 kids)? I appreciate I may lose the benefit of the companion voucher. It would also be a problem if BA cancelled the return legs. Very happy to talk to BA if that's the best way forward....
Any advice appreciated on how to sort this is appreciated.
I think in practice they don't care. Whilst there is a rule (quoted above) that the voucher holder must travel, that is for the purpose that you can't for example book your wife and a mate to travel taking advantage of the 2-4-1, it has to be you + 1. If you are ill/late/whatever they won't be bothered at all as ultimately they don't lose out in anyway, you'll still spend the voucher and the associated avios.
If you phone them in advance however, they may be able to split you off the booking and then refund your taxes/charges and maybe the voucher too - got to be worth asking.