Change of Plane Means Downgrade from F to J

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LGW

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My next 3 trips to London will all be from BKK via HKG. This is not always going to be the case, as I often fly out of KUL or SIN. I booked with BA and I paid for First Class on all of them. The sectors from BKK-HKG I specifically chose the 777 flight with CX as it also has a First cabin. They were a little more expensive, but I wanted the extra comfort and also the extra Tier Points.

My first outward flight is fine, however, the next 5 sectors (BKK-HKG or Vice versa) have all been changed to an Airbus 359, with no First Class

I have been emailed new intineraries with seats now in J, I know it's not BA's fault,and I travel often enough to understand equipment changes do happen. Should I be entitled to original Tier Points and Avios? If so, How should I try and ensure this happens? In total, I'll earn 100 tier points and 5,500 Avios less than what I booked and paid for.
 
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My next 3 trips to London will all be from BKK via HKG. This is not always going to be the case, as I often fly out of KUL or SIN. I booked with BA and I paid for First Class on all of them. The sectors from BKK-HKG I specifically chose the 777 flight with CX as it also has a First cabin. They were a little more expensive, but I wanted the extra comfort and also the extra Tier Points.

My first outward flight is fine, however, the next 5 sectors (BKK-HKG or Vice versa) have all been changed to an Airbus 359, with no First Class

I have been emailed new intineraries with seats now in J, I know it's not BA's fault,and I travel often enough to understand equipment changes do happen. Should I be entitled to original Tier Points and Avios? If so, How should I try and ensure this happens? In total, I'll earn 100 tier points and 5,500 Avios less than what I booked and paid for.

It's possible that you will be able to get ORC for the flights especially if you did not receive any refund for the downgrade.
I don't think you can do this in advance though, only after the sector has posted to your account.

Some info from FT
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