Originally Posted by Rambuster

600.000 LH status miles in two years for LH HON status works out at about 9.000 - 10.000 TPs in two years on BA's earning structure. (according to my rough estimation). So it is actually quite achievable for frequent flyers.
(Smirnoff et al !)

I could have a LH HON card if I were to give up my BA status but I find it much more useful to have LH SEN and BA Gold. HON is only really useful if your fly mainly LH/LX/OS metal AND are based in/or transit through FRA airport, where the First Class Terminal is located.