Originally Posted by
FlyingSquirrel_
If you're paying for two J seats (as a couple for example), the tier points will still be split, so you're no closer to Silver. This is explained in the BA's FAQ on that matter and extensively discussed here.
TP's are not split. If I buy a J to Japan for say £4000 per pax, I get 4000 TP's (minus taxes). Two people would still spend £4000 each and get 4000 TPs (so I pay £4000 get 4000 TP's, my wife would pay £4000 for hers she gets 4000 TPs - though I would pay for her ticket out of principle).
Perhaps you are referring to BAH deals?