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Agree with BA Flyer above…

Additionally, if my feeble memory serves correctly, you usually get approx. 3 free upgrades (‘tasters’!) before they start to pitter away.

It’s a very old article, but it’s probably also worth having a read of this and some of the comments:
https://www.headforpoints.com/2014/06/09/british-airways-civ-score-corporate-individual-value/

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