As from today, 15th July, there will be a trial of selling upgrades from World Traveller to World Traveller Plus available on some selected flights (the flights will be chosen on the day of travel) from Heathrow Terminal 5.
The Flight Information Screns in the Terminal will indicate if the upgrade opportunity applies to your flight. Your baggage allowance remains at the World Traveller level and mileage will be awarded at the original selling class.
This is a tentative dip of a toe into the water by British Airways, for the company is a little apprehensive in case passengers who normally pay for WTP may start downtrading.
The cost will be fixed at GBP150 and there is a set procedure to follow if you wish to take advantage:
1. Check-In on-line or at an airport Check In Kiosk.
2. Proceed to one of the Fast Bag Drop Desks at Zone G in Terminal 5 where your passport and visa check will be carried out and any baggage checked in.
3. You will then be referred to the Customer Service and Reservations Desk in Zone J who will take your payment and process the seat change.
Please rememver that this is a trial and the procedure may change, or be withdrawn altogether, without much notice depending on how successful or not it proves to be.
Let's hope it works as it should!