What an absolutely pathetic new policy. It is now impossible to gain Gold status by flying short-haul business class unless you want to fly over 70 flights a year…..

So what used to be 19 return Business Class flights to Brussels to achieve Gold will now just get me to Bronze in the future.

I have made it to Gold until 2026, but I can assure you, the second my new tier collection year starts, I will be emptying the 300,000 Avios that I have saved on redemption flights and then moving over to Brussels Airlines.

This is not how you treat your long term loyal customers - I will say it again. Pathetic decision BA - PATHETIC.