Voucher newbie!

[Indy500]

I’m just about to earn my first ‘upgrade’ voucher on the basic card. When I get that, I’ll switch to the Plus card to get a 2nd voucher with a 10k spend. We are planning to use them for a trip in early ’25. I’m making the following assumptions. I can use both vouchers on one booking for myself and OH for 2 long haul returns [points for WT+ and voucher to get Club] and that both vouchers can be earned on my account ie be in my name?
Thanks
Indy

[SamG]

Yes that is correct. The vouchers can be used for anyone (unlike Amex)

The only thing is at the moment you can’t use 2 x vouchers online, it doesn’t let you select them. They can do it over the phone though or just make 2 x bookings

Also note you can only redeem them for max points/ minimum cash

[Scott]

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[SteveJ]

SamG wrote:

The only thing is at the moment you can’t use 2 x vouchers online, it doesn’t let you select them.

A lot of people keep saying this, not my experience at all, have happily managed to use two vouchers, both in my name, on a return journey for a couple, upgrading both legs, all done online (using a mobile phone browser if that makes a difference with BA’s IT).

[Indy500]

SteveJ wrote:

SamG wrote:

The only thing is at the moment you can’t use 2 x vouchers online, it doesn’t let you select them.

A lot of people keep saying this, not my experience at all, have happily managed to use two vouchers, both in my name, on a return journey for a couple, upgrading both legs, all done online (using a mobile phone browser if that makes a difference with BA’s IT).

Thanks, when the time comes, I’ll try that first.

[SamG]

SteveJ wrote:

SamG wrote:

The only thing is at the moment you can’t use 2 x vouchers online, it doesn’t let you select them.

A lot of people keep saying this, not my experience at all, have happily managed to use two vouchers, both in my name, on a return journey for a couple, upgrading both legs, all done online (using a mobile phone browser if that makes a difference with BA’s IT).

nothing surprises me with BA IT! The agent I spoke with was aware of the issue so must be quite a widespread problem. Will try mobile next time too

[NorthernLass]

I can absolutely believe this now, I’ve just been able to cancel an avios booking by logging in on my phone when my laptop was telling me I couldn’t amend or cancel online! There’s probably a whole new world of possibilities if you can navigate a tiny screen 🤣

How much extra work is the crappy IT causing BA’s call centres?!!

[phil]

Just as a data point – I successfully used two upgrade vouchers in a single transaction to book two return flights to Paris on Monday of this week. It’s the first time this has actually worked and in the last I had the same issue as others. This was on an Apple M2 MacBook (I did think the issue could have been related to browser compatibility).

Phil

[Indy500]

So what if I earn a voucher on my card, OH earns one on her card, we’re both on the same household account so should I assume we can use both vouchers on the same trip with me as the lead booker?

[SteveJ]

Indy500 wrote:

So what if I earn a voucher on my card, OH earns one on her card, we’re both on the same household account so should I assume we can use both vouchers on the same trip with me as the lead booker?

The answer hasn’t changed since yesterday
https://www.headforpoints.com/forums/topic/chat-thread-thursday-12th-october/#post-549360

[Gary]

SteveJ wrote:

SamG wrote:

The only thing is at the moment you can’t use 2 x vouchers online, it doesn’t let you select them.

A lot of people keep saying this, not my experience at all, have happily managed to use two vouchers, both in my name, on a return journey for a couple, upgrading both legs, all done online (using a mobile phone browser if that makes a difference with BA’s IT).

Thank you & can’t believe I missed this DP. Excellent news!

Would be good to know if anyone successfully got refunded the difference in Avios by booking inbound online at full Avios T-355, and subsequently Chat/Twitter to link the inbound with outbound booking that contains the 2 Barclays vouchers?

[yorkieflyer]

Singles can only be booked ex uk using the Barclays voucher, so no.

[Indy500]

SteveJ wrote:

Indy500 wrote:

So what if I earn a voucher on my card, OH earns one on her card, we’re both on the same household account so should I assume we can use both vouchers on the same trip with me as the lead booker?

The answer hasn’t changed since yesterday
https://www.headforpoints.com/forums/topic/chat-thread-thursday-12th-october/#post-549360

Thanks, slight brain fade on my part..:-)

[SteveJ]

Gary wrote:

Would be good to know if anyone successfully got refunded the difference in Avios by booking inbound online at full Avios T-355, and subsequently Chat/Twitter to link the inbound with outbound booking that contains the 2 Barclays vouchers?

Seems you can book return leg by calling:
https://www.headforpoints.com/forums/topic/barclay-cabin-upgrade-voucher-on-return-flight-only/#post-548185

[Gottskalksson]

Is it possible to book one leg in premium economy and the return leg in business?

[SteveJ]

Gottskalksson wrote:

Is it possible to book one leg in premium economy and the return leg in business?

Not online. Unsure if possible via call.