Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
One thing to keep in mind (and I assume you have) is that BA requires 4 BA-metal segments per status tier bump; i.e. 4 from Bronze to Silver, 4 more from Silver to Gold.
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I don't believe this is correct Gardyloo. Tier points and 4BA segments do not reset as you move up the tiers they only reset at the end of your membership year.
Also the requirement that the 4 segments be BA metal has also been changed and BA flight numbers on other metal also count towards the requirement.
From ba.com:
1500 Tier Points and 4 eligible flights*
Eligible flights are defined as those flights marketed or operated by British Airways and those flights marketed and operated by Iberia.
•'Marketed' means the flight will have a BA flight number (in your itinerary or on your ticket).
•'Operated' means the aircraft that you travel on is a British Airways aircraft (including franchises and BACityflyer).
•'Marketed and operated by Iberia' means the flight will have an IB flight number and the aircraft you travel on is an Iberia aircraft (including franchises).
Reward bookings and agency or industry discounted bookings are not eligible.