Basils back...

High all, well after two years in the wilderness I get back to flying again, and participating on FT.

Following redundancy back in 2010 and many job interviews where I was told I was over qualified, (over qualified = too old), so I went self employed as a franchised locksmith, now back on my feet but still feeling wobbly I have booked my first flight in 2 years, but have lost my coveted “Silver” status, I wonder what is going to be the best way to regain it?

I fly BHX to BKK normally twice a year, but was thinking of upping it to 3 times a year with shorter holidays, but even if as my first flight is in late November (Return December) and I fly 3 times next year completing the last flight before the end of November next year I will only earn 24K tier miles flying saver.

Any ideas on how to get 1,000 extra tier miles?