American Airlines and BA offer free first class upgrades

Transatlantic joint venture partners American Airlines and British Airways are both currently offering a one-way upgrade to first class for selected business class return tickets purchased before March 30. AA’s offer can be accessed here, and is valid for residents of the United Kingdom purchasing qualifying business class tickets from the UK to the US and/or Mexico. The promotion is valid on AA-operated and BA codeshare flights, for bookings made by March 30 and travel before April 6. BA’s offer can be found here, and is valid for fully-flexible published Club World J fares booked and travelled by March 30. The promotion is valid on BA and AA/Qantas-operated routes, for flights starting and finishing in the UK. Full terms and conditions for both promotions can be seen on the relevant links above. Visit ba.com, aa.com. Report by Mark Caswell