bagold

I've been looking at various threads but can't find a clear answer so hopefully someone can help me.

I'm flying HKG-US and then US-LHR and LHR-SIN.

Right now I think I have 2 options:

First Option
HKG-US on CX metal
US-LHR on BA
LHR-SIN on BA

If I fly US-LHR (make a stopover for a couple of weeks), then LHR-SIN, is this considered one trip? Can I use 1 joker and 1 GUF to cover the entire US-LHR//LHR-SIN trip? Or do I need 2 separate jokers and 2GUF?

Second Option
HKG-LHR-US on BA (just transit in LHR)
US-LHR on BA (stopover in LHR)
LHR-SIN on BA

Is this considered 1 round-trip? Can I use 1 joker and 1 GUF for this?

I basically plan to fly my family in F (I'll be on revenue) but rest of family using Avois. So trying to figure out the best way to get them all into F with me.

BA6501

Yes for both, not a problem.

bagold

Okay, so either way I do it, I only need 1 GUF and 1 Joker?

KARFA

You only need one joker and GUF as both will apply to all BA flights in the booking. Obviously the joker/GUF would not be applied to the CX flight.

bagold

Thanks... been reading on Jokers... I'm expecting to be first time GGL soon.

Another question on Jokers which is not clear. I understand I can redeem for up to 5 people on the same flight. In the beginners guide here on FT it says 1 joker: Limited to 5 joker seats per cabin per flight

But on this thread I read that only 1 joker for my entire itinerary. Is that correct?

Also, can I have 5 passengers but 3 in one class and 2 in another class?

orbitmic

1 Joker is for one booking, and you cannot have people on the same booking if they are travelling in separate classes, that is entirely impossible.

You can book up to 5 people with one joker but the 5 joker max is about the total number of seats booked by anyone using a joker, ie if someone else has already used a joker to book 4 seats in the cabin/flight you want, yours won't be allowed.

MarkedMan

On Q1 - yes, the two are not incompatible. Use of the one joker on one total route will open up to five seats on a given cabin on a given flight.

On Q2 - I believe the "per cabin" limit means this is a no if you are talking about the same flight - so you want 5 openings, but 3 in J and 2 in F - no dice. On different flights, I would assume this is OK, for example 3 F on one leg, 3 J on another, in fact pretty much mandatory if you're opening up space on a short haul connecting to LH F. That said you could think of lots of weird combos to ask for that I am not covering here.

bagold

Just got my GGL status... I thought it comes with 2 Jokers? Under my benefit it says Gold Guest List Redemption (1). So I assume that means only 1 Joker? Can someone help clarify if I'm reading this wrong?

Rubecula

I had exactly the same thought when I got GGL for the first time last month. Confirmed with the GGL line that I have 2 jokers to use before the end of EC year.

Tobias-UK

You have 2 jokers. The (1) is reference to first award of jokers. Should you reach 6000 TPs you will receive another joker, this will show as Gold Guest List Redemption (2) - but it will be a single joker at 6000 TPs.

Tobias-UK

Yes, if it is for a single traveller. If there is more than one passenger you will need a GUF for each of them. One joker is good for up to 5 passengers in a single booking.