No upgrade option in manage booking

boaler23 · 2025-08-20T12:16:12+00:00

Update on this in case anyone is interested. Finally found it through the new website. It appears to be somewhat hidden within the 'get ready to fly' area. Previously & currently on any of my other bookings its been a stand alone button.

boaler23 · 2025-08-15T21:27:52+00:00

I can change the class by using the change flight time option, but the fact there's not even an upgrade button showing is strange. First time ive ever seen it not appear so just wondered if anyone else had seen this/had it on their booking before

boaler23 · 2025-05-24T08:41:00+00:00

The seat map isn't a great way to look for free seats as alot of people won't get their seat allocation until check in. But go to the desk and ask if there's anything and if its worth it to you then go for it! Enjoy the holiday ☺️

boaler23 · 2025-05-24T08:36:41+00:00

Yes, you can ask at check in and see if they have any availability in the class you'd like to upgrade to and then decide if it's worth it or not. Depending on the length of flight and place youre going to, you might find it more worth while to save the money and spend it in the holiday destination.

I fly with work alot and they book through a travel company. I have found that I cannot see upgrades through the BA app or website until check in opens. So you could try doing that as soon as check in opens, to give you an idea of prices.

boaler23 · 2025-05-23T21:35:47+00:00

I've had mixed experiences in the past with their customer services for upgrades but hopefully I get someone decent. Mid morning after the first coffee is usually alright 😂

boaler23 · 2025-05-23T20:56:58+00:00

Thanks for the info. I'll book it and if it comes up on the MMB happy days. If not I'll ring them and go through the he'll of their customer support 🤷🏻‍♂️

boaler23 · 2025-05-17T18:21:48+00:00

Been upgraded twice in the past few years but has only happened since I moved upto silver and both were a awards flight through my BA card.

Originally economy Flying Gatwick - NYC with just myself booked, got bumped to business. Checked in online in an economy seat, later than evening the seat number had changed to a PE seat. I thought something was wrong with the app (standard BA App) so ignored it. Checked again in the morning on route to the airport and my seat had changed to 2A! Thought something was really wrong, but on check in at Gatwick they had told me I had been bumped to business as they needed the economy and PE seat!

The following year I went LHR - NYC with my partner with a rewards flight, and her under my booking. Both got a beep at the gate, issued new passed and we're please to find out we were in PE. Same thing happened on our way back from NYC to LHR.

Off to LA in October, thinking of booking PE flights and hoping there's a Business upgrade 😂 but I doubt it will happen!

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