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Old Jun 19, 2025 | 6:00 pm
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Originally Posted by DanC73
Hi there, I am currently BA Silver, but with their new rules I will loose that status...

I have had look at the Emirates website, and seen they also have TP's & Miles. Are there any hacks for Emirates like there used to be for BA? for example hotel & flight or Flight & Car get double TP during a promotion period?

Thanks
If you're looking for long-term shortcuts to status, EK isn't the program for you.
You would, however, choose EK because it's vastly superior to BA and you usually fly long haul eastwards.

If you're based in London and do short-haul, I'd suggest AFKL, or if you want to stay within oneworld, perhaps Royal Jordanian's program is attractive.
Your BA silver could easily be RJ Plat/oneworld emerald without many changes to your existing flying behaviour.

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