Many thanks guv1976 . I think some years it'll be under the Sapphire target, others over. I'm unclear if just a portion of the DONE5 revenue sectors will credit to my chosen program, or if it reduces it if I'm travelling UL/JL etc? If it's the whole lot, then likely I'll get over the Sapphire line. Great suggestion for the extra SP's for extra sectors, but I think I value going direct more!

From your answer, it seems that you'd recommend the sector-based-IB program only for the potential extra status points. If it does look like I'd get Sapphire anyway through the £6500 revenue, or IB do go full revenue-based on SP, would you recommend I go with BA? Would you suggest I just let go of the QF thing even though they are still revenue based right now? Many thanks