Upgrading companion workaround

[BigTimeCharley]

Hi All,
Sorry if this is covered in another thread, I have had a look through and couldnt seem to find anytihng although i can be a bit blind at times!

If you are booked in Economy utilising a basic BA Companion, is there a workaround to upgrade to W/J should a seat become available? (Ie, pay the full avios cost differece to upgrade).

I did speak with BA Exec a few days ago and was quoted 27,500 avios to upgrade to W and 47,500 a avios to J however once I had added the avios to my account, called back and spoke to someone differnet they said this was now not possible. Little bit stuck now, any advise?

Worst case I will just utilise the avios purchased later on in the year but wasnt sure if there is a work around on this.

Thanks
Charley

[SamG]

I don’t think so unfortunately, Rob ran an article about the BA free card few days ago could be worth a read!