Originally Posted by
BerksFlyer
I have a question which is related to nTPs on partner airlines.
if I book a return to the USA with Aer Lingus on a Aer Lingus ticket and Aer Lingus flight code but it’s on BA metal how will the nTPs be awarded for the BA sector?
The reason I ask is that I’ve noticed sub £1.5k business class fares DUB-LHR-JFK bookable with Aer Lingus but entirely on BA metal. If booked with BA it would only earn about 1k nTPs but if the mileage formula is used it would earn circa 1860 nTPs.
My understanding is that it is the marketing airline that counts, not the operating airline. If so:
Aer Lingus Tier Points awarded to BA (percentage of miles flown)
From 1 April 2025:
- Economy Lowest (A, G, O, Z): 4%
- Economy Low (Q, N, F, S, V, L, M, K): 7%
- Economy Flexible (Y, B, H): 15%
- Business Low (R, I): 25%
- Business Flexible (J, C, D): 50%
See:
https://www.britishairways.com/conte...-avios/flights
I'm guessing at GBP1.5K, its going to be an R or an I bucket.