UK BA flights – free first class upgrade
Until 26 June 2015, UK passengers travelling in British Airways Business Class (fully flexible J class or semi-flexible C, D or R class) can upgrade to First Class, one-way at no extra cost when you book an eligible class Club World return flight.
The free upgrade can be on the outbound or return leg of your journey, as you choose. While you need to book by 23:59 GMT on 26 June 2015, outbound travel can take place on or before 30 August 2015.
It’s also worth noting that you can take advantage of this offer as many times as you like during the promotion period.
To benefit from this offer, you need to book by calling BA 0844 493 0787. You cannot book the offer online.
For absolute clarity, the full terms and conditions are set out below. If you are in any doubt as to your eligibility, I would phone BA:
Terms and Conditions
First class facilities listed may not be available on all our aircraft. This promotion is only open to Eligible Participants. An Eligible Participant is a person:
resident in the United Kingdom or Ireland;
aged 18 years or over;
who books a Qualifying Flight; and
travels during the Promotional Period.
BA reserves the right to verify the eligibility of Eligible Participants. A Qualifying Flight is:
(i) a published fully or semi-flexible return fare in Club World on selected BA mainline services departing from the UK; and
(ii) must comprise of one sector in J (fully flexible) class or C, D or R (semi-flexible) classes, and another sector in A class, and only on certain fare basis codes (see full terms and conditions on ba.com). For a limited number of destinations, a lower return fare in First may be available than the single fare offered under Upgrade to First. British Airways is in no way liable should customers not be offered this lower return fare at the time of booking. Return fares in First are subject to availability and fare terms and conditions. The promotion does not apply to bookings on certain routes. See full terms and conditions. Travel must be booked by 23:59 GMT on 26 June 2015, and outbound travel must take place on or before 30 August 2015. For all fare classes, inbound travel (arrival in the UK) must take place on or before 6 September 2015. Flights on BA’s franchisees or oneworld alliance members are excluded with the exception of certain American Airlines operated flights. Eligible Participants must request the upgrade at the time of booking. The upgrade is subject to redemption capacity in the First cabin on your chosen flight. All Qualifying Flights must be purchased and ticketed in the UK or Ireland, and all journeys must be started and finished in the UK or Ireland. This offer cannot be used for bookings on ba.com. Bookings with this offer must be made with a travel agent or by contacting BA on 0844 493 0787 (or 1890 626747 if booking from Ireland).