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EZETravel
For a flight EZE-MAD-AMS MAD-EZE O code. How many elite points you will get? Is any challenge, status match or anything on IB?
Should i get it in IB or BA? AA was my first choice but they only give 60% miles, not 100%.
Thanks
No such thing as an IB+ challenge or status match AFAIK, sorry. Don't know about BA.
Travelling in O and
assuming no status on each card you would earn;
Crediting on IB+;
Flying IB via MAD:
· 6800 Avios
· 470 Elite Points
43% of IB+ Ruby, 21% of IB+ Sapphire and 8% of IB+ Emerald
Flying BA via LHR:
· 9284 Avios
· 370 Elite Points
34% of IB+ Ruby, 16% of IB+ Sapphire and 6% of IB+ Emerald
Crediting on BAEC;
Flying BA via LHR:
· 14859 Avios
· 100 Tier Points
33% of BAEC Ruby, 17% of BAEC Sapphire and 7% of BAEC Emerald
Flying IB via MAD:
· 14336 Avios
· 100 Tier Points
33% of BAEC Ruby, 17% of BAEC Sapphire and 7% of BAEC Emerald
Compare fares from both, something tells me IB will be cheaper.
IB are more generous with Elite Points/Tier Points it seems, whereas BA are more giving with Avios but then again BA's redemption tickets are ridiculously expensive with fuel surcharges.
Personally I would go IB via MAD crediting to IB+ solely based on Elite Points.
Hope this was useful and enjoy your trip!