Welcome to FT. I think you are experiencing what 95% of contributors on here are finding.
Originally Posted by
ollyparkhouse
What can be done to bring back the benefits as they should be?
Nothing I'm afraid. Unless you are related to King Canute.
Originally Posted by
ollyparkhouse
I get nothing from BA for being loyal living outside of the UK.
You get the same benefits as anyone else. Why should the fact that you live abroad make any difference? Does it make your custom extra-important?
In fact aren't ex-EU flights cheaper anyway? Don't you benefit from that?
Originally Posted by
ollyparkhouse
When I do long haul, I have to travel into Gatwick then change to Heathrow, and vice versa. The guy at the BA counter in Dubai asked me why I did this and not chose another airline that flew direct. That summed it up for me. Why do I do it, when I am not getting much in return anymore.
And the answer is?? We all have a choice.
Originally Posted by
ollyparkhouse
I think for the first time in 4 years I will drop down to blue, as I havent qualified for 300 tier points. Unless I pay for an upgrade just to keep me there.
Seriously I would say anyone who even considers laying out extra cash to retain Bronze should be seeing a doctor.
I share your pain, the appropriate medicine is to sit down with a cold glass on wine and seriously re-think your travel arrangements and loyalties.