Originally Posted by
guv1976
Giles_G , how much would you estimate that you spend on pre-tax fares (base fare plus carrier surcharges) annually? If it's not enough to get at least oneworld Sapphire in the AA or BA programs, I would look at crediting to Iberia Plus for 2025-26,
as long as IB+ does not go to a revenue-based program for earning status before April 1.
And since one earns Elite Points in IB+ for every segment flown, you could achieve status a little faster if you were willing to connect in, say, JFK or BOS on your trips to California.
Thanks so much
guv1976 for your suggestions.
Assuming that the whole of my DONE5 will get credited to my chosen program regardless of carrier, then I think I'd get over the £6500 line for the year. If its just a partial or 50% credit, then probably not.
Great suggestion for getting the extra SP by flying indirect, but I think I prefer the benefits of going direct given the choice.
In the case of me getting over the Sapphire line (or IB start a revenue-based scheme for earning Sp), who would you recommend I go with - my more local carrier BA (with whom I'd fly most), or someone like QF (who I'd still earn miles with on a mileage basis, but need another 7000SP to get lifetime Gold (Silver?).
Many thanks, GIles_G