Originally Posted by
docjones
Hello craigthemif,
Aren't the points earned one of the simpler parts of the whole equation? OSL-DOH being +3k miles it should earn 500 EPs and DOH-AKL being way more then 6k miles it should earn 600EPs... and then the same in reverse. This is the same with BAEC. This trip would earn (140+160)x2 earning BAEC Silver after the forementioned four BA segments have been flown.
Why would we not earn these points?
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DJ
Yes, you should earn 2,200 EPs and come close to IB+ Gold.
However it is a fairly precise combination of a 3,000+ mile Europe to Doha and a 6,000+ mile Doha to NZ that does it for you. Most other QR combinations are better off with BAEC.
Besides the published benefits of Oneworld Sapphire, however, you will find it difficult dealing with IB+ unless you speak Spanish. And most of us only use IB+ for booking Iberia rewards since partner rewards are awful.