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Old Jan 15, 2026 | 5:51 am
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Originally Posted by JJeffrey
Just to confirm was this AA JFK-LHR connecting to BA LHR-DUB? Or all BA JFK-LHR-DUB?

I have never upgraded a BA longhaul flight with SWU's, but I have upgraded many BA shorthaul flights connecting to/from AA at LHR (probably 10+ times since 2023 when this benefit started). Never once have they tried to charge any additional surcharge $$ for a shorthaul SWU upgrade on BA.
The TATL is on AA. If I had flown BA in W, I would have expected the BA surcharges to apply the SWU that others have experienced. I think it has to do with how the instant upgrade is processed in that you’re just paying for the seat with no change in the underlying fare basis.
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