Options to upgrade WTP ticket booked in E fare bucket
Oct 4, 22, 3:41 am
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Options to upgrade WTP ticket booked in E fare bucket
Hello! Booked a WTP ticket in a E fare bucket and didn't realise that it wasn't possible to upgrade via Avios into J (has this always been the case?). Are you still able to upgrade a E fare bucket ticket into J via a AUP if available?
Oct 4, 22, 3:49 am
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...also, I assume you mean you want to upgrade using Avios (UUA) rather than AUP - which is an airport upgrade on the day of travel? Terminology is key around these parts 
I've upgraded T bucket fares before, so certainly shouldn't be a problem with an E...
I've upgraded T bucket fares before, so certainly shouldn't be a problem with an E...
Oct 4, 22, 3:59 am
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It is and always has been possible to upgrade an E class fare to Club World, if a reward seat in the relevant bucket (from memory, U) is available.
Oct 4, 22, 9:20 am
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Wasn't confusing AUP with UUA - I was instead believing the error message so wanted to check a E fare bucket could be upgraded via AUP if a UUA wasn't possible.
Oct 4, 22, 10:09 am
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If I click "Upgrade via Avios" in MMB, it tells me "This booking cannot be upgraded due to the fare class of this ticket". There is Avios availability on the flight in J as I had checked before trying to upgrade. I'm guessing this could be BA IT at play, so will give the Gold Line a call.
