<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by chrisjohnston01:
(1) Will my wife automatically get an EC account by signing up for the BA Amex card?</font>
I dont think so, although it does work that way with the North America equivalent of the BA AmEx.
You could always book a fully flexible ticket and use that booking to secure the application to the EC. Then not turn up for the flight