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Old Mar 15, 2025 | 12:32 pm
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jaggy30
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Changing Frequent Flyer Number in BA Reward Booking (Companion Voucher) from BA to RJ

Hi Everyone,

I booked a return BA Business class reward flight using an Amex BAPP Companion Voucher from London to Asia, and at the time of booking, I added my BA Executive Club number (Blue). However, I’d now like to change the frequent flyer number on my reservation to my Royal Jordanian account, where I have Silver Jay (Ruby) status.

I'd like to secure seat selection 7 days in advance and avoid the usual downgrade treatment that BA applies to Blue Executive Club members flying on reward tickets.

I’ve tried a few different methods but keep hitting roadblocks:

1. The Finnair website doesn’t recognise my PNR or e-ticket number (125-xxxxxxx), so I couldn’t attempt the change there.

2. The Royal Maroc website allowed me to change the frequent flyer number to my RJ account, but then it returned an error stating my request could not be executed—so I was reverted back to my BA number.

3. I also tried deleting my FF number completely via the Royal Maroc website and then going into BA’s “Manage My Booking” (logged off) to add my RJ number from scratch. This initially seemed to have worked, but after logging in again, BA automatically reverted it back to my Exec Club number.

Additionally, I can see that c. 75% of the Business cabin seats have already been selected, so I am getting anxious that the cabin will be oversold given it's in a couple of months and it is a "competitive" Asian route with only one daily flight. Given these factors, I suspect that Premium Economy may already be overbooked, and I want to avoid the risk of being downgraded to Economy for a 14-hour journey or having to wait for the next day flight.

Given these issues, has anyone successfully changed the FF number on a BA reward booking with a Companion Voucher? I called BA and the agent told me it's not possible to change the FF number on a reward booking.

Secondly, if the worst happens, and I am downgraded to Economy, can I refuse and ask BA to put me on a Cathay and/or Qatar flight to my destination in Business Class on the same day?

Thank you so much for any advice!
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