So - who got a free upgrade this week?
Sep 14, 2022, 12:03 am
#2147
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Vancouver
Programs: AB BA Waterloo Mama Mia
Posts: 1,147
My first flying over 15 years
Lhr to tlv...economy to premium plus with empty seats on either side of me...I was in a pissy mood yesterday that lifted my spirits with a wonderful cabin crew ba167...silver....upgraded.at gate...seek assistance message when bp scanned.
Last edited by testycal; Sep 14, 2022 at 12:09 am Reason: I am silver
Sep 14, 2022, 3:22 am
#2149
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Portland OR, USA
Programs: BA Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 13
PDX to LHR. Redeemed my Avios reward ticket in WT and got upgraded to CW at check in. Not sure why because WT and WT+ is not even full according to expert flyer (More than 9 seats available in WT and 1 seat left in WT+). I am a BA Gold and this is the first time getting a free upgrade.
Oct 6, 2022, 8:11 am
#2151
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BOS
Programs: AA Platinum
Posts: 90
I had the same lucky experience both ways, BOS - LHR. I booked World Traveller Plus BOS - LHR and LHR - BOS, and on both legs, I got a surprise, unasked for upgrade to Club World. It was an amazing treat! I am AA Platinum (so OneWorld Sapphire) and was using my AAdvantage number rather than my no-status BA Executive Club. Right at T-24hours, I went to check in on the app, and my seat had been changed to Club World. The experience was great on all fronts.
Oct 6, 2022, 9:55 am
#2152
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: US/UK - and elsewhere
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 2,566
I had the same lucky experience both ways, BOS - LHR. I booked World Traveller Plus BOS - LHR and LHR - BOS, and on both legs, I got a surprise, unasked for upgrade to Club World. It was an amazing treat! I am AA Platinum (so OneWorld Sapphire) and was using my AAdvantage number rather than my no-status BA Executive Club. Right at T-24hours, I went to check in on the app, and my seat had been changed to Club World. The experience was great on all fronts.
Oct 6, 2022, 11:22 am
#2153
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Glasgow, UK
Programs: BA, UA, Marriot
Posts: 2,196
Upgraded from 7A to 1D on the last LHR-GLA last Sunday evening. A nice surprise after a long day working and watching the marathon. Sadly the car was at GLA so was unable to avail myself of any booze. I noticed that the boarding pass stated "Thank you from BA - Enjoy your upgrade" - is this a new thing? I've never seen this on any upgrade I ever received previously.
Oct 6, 2022, 3:12 pm
#2156
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,932
About 6 months ago I think. There have been other words such as INVOL UG DUT but indeed it's now a bit clearer.
Oct 7, 2022, 12:27 am
#2158
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Vancouver
Programs: AB BA Waterloo Mama Mia
Posts: 1,147
Does conjure up a picture of passengers being sent into a cubicle with heavy lighting and a good agent/bad agent scenario intended to weed out of those who do not want an upgrade, questionning taking place and as the boarding queue clears up, tired and defeated travellers accepting their fate.
Oct 7, 2022, 1:44 am
#2159
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BA Gold; Virgin FF; United Airlines; American Airlines; and was frequent c/c churner - RIP!
Posts: 945
I didn't get a free-upgrade from economy on my return flight from Bodrum last weekend, but I did get a pleasant greeting from the cabin manager and a free glass of bubbly mid-flight. 
Oct 7, 2022, 2:26 am
#2160
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,587
Does conjure up a picture of passengers being sent into a cubicle with heavy lighting and a good agent/bad agent scenario intended to weed out of those who do not want an upgrade, questionning taking place and as the boarding queue clears up, tired and defeated travellers accepting their fate.
