Upgrade voucher into First class?
Jul 24, 2023, 6:18 am
#1
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Upgrade voucher into First class?
I'm flying to CPT next year, in J, using an upgrade voucher. The plane has now been changed from an A350 to a four class 777. If any F seats became available, what would happen if I wanted to upgrade into them, given that upgrade vouchers aren't valid from J - F. Anyone know?
Jul 24, 2023, 6:32 am
#2
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I'm flying to CPT next year, in J, using an upgrade voucher. The plane has now been changed from an A350 to a four class 777. If any F seats became available, what would happen if I wanted to upgrade into them, given that upgrade vouchers aren't valid from J - F. Anyone know?
There needs to be availability in A class in order to utilize the upgrade voucher. A simple case of calling up and having the upgrade applied.
You don't mention what kind of voucher you're referring to. If it's a credit card related upgrade voucher then you'd need to follow the instructions, terms and conditions associated with that particular voucher.
Jul 24, 2023, 7:28 am
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Jul 24, 2023, 8:51 am
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My view is, why would you? I don't get the appeal of BA F for me, unless it's a special treat and want CCR access. I barely spend much time in the lounge anyhow (I don't see why anyone wants to sit in an airport for hours before their flight) and it always comes across as a bit stuffy to me. Much prefer self-service over 'fine dining'. Granted the 8-seater 777 F is a J Club Suite upgrade, but I'd never pay to upgrade to the old F from J.
Jul 24, 2023, 10:19 am
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Also, I would wager that F isn’t actually available for sale on your flight anyway. Guess you’re on BA59, right? If the flight even ends up being operated by a 4-class 777 (it may well change again between now and day of your flight), the F cabin will be closed off and only used if there is spillover from J (see the FLUB thread). So you can’t even upgrade with money or avios.
Anyway, as noted above, you can’t upgrade with the voucher either.
Anyway, as noted above, you can’t upgrade with the voucher either.
Jul 24, 2023, 10:32 am
#12
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My view is, why would you? I don't get the appeal of BA F for me, unless it's a special treat and want CCR access. I barely spend much time in the lounge anyhow (I don't see why anyone wants to sit in an airport for hours before their flight) and it always comes across as a bit stuffy to me. Much prefer self-service over 'fine dining'. Granted the 8-seater 777 F is a J Club Suite upgrade, but I'd never pay to upgrade to the old F from J.
Jul 25, 2023, 11:24 am
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My view is, why would you? I don't get the appeal of BA F for me, unless it's a special treat and want CCR access. I barely spend much time in the lounge anyhow (I don't see why anyone wants to sit in an airport for hours before their flight) and it always comes across as a bit stuffy to me. Much prefer self-service over 'fine dining'. Granted the 8-seater 777 F is a J Club Suite upgrade, but I'd never pay to upgrade to the old F from J.
Jul 25, 2023, 11:54 am
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Sorry for my ignorance on this type of voucher, but most "upgrades" (voucher, miles) on non-US airlines like BA are for one cabin only. So OP presumably booked PE and used the voucher for J, so I'm wondering in what world could one then call up and apply the same(?) voucher to move up another class? Am I totally misunderstanding the OP or should I be desperately seeking out these vouchers somehow? 
Jul 25, 2023, 12:07 pm
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Sorry for my ignorance on this type of voucher, but most "upgrades" (voucher, miles) on non-US airlines like BA are for one cabin only. So OP presumably booked PE and used the voucher for J, so I'm wondering in what world could one then call up and apply the same(?) voucher to move up another class? Am I totally misunderstanding the OP or should I be desperately seeking out these vouchers somehow?
Maybe a bit of wishful thinking.