Originally Posted by
Genius1
Indeed, First lounges have been phased out from all outstations. Only LHR and LGW still have them (and I guess JFK if you count the Soho lounge, although that is really an AA lounge).
Agree - the proposition of spending £20k when benefits and recognition are being reduced makes me (and I’m guessing others) question their loyalty.
I also find it odd that BA Gold only equates to the lower AA Emerald tier (despite on spend it being equivalent the top). I guess because BA has GGL and Prem vs CK.
I’ll sail past Gold qualification again but not hit thr GGL gating in requirement (but oddly spend more than that needed to renew GGL). But with a move abroad, I’m starting ti rethink my loyalty. A total 180 turnaround compared to when I first joined, had no status and went out of my way to travel BA because back then it was 100% mile credit on a BA flight (better than any other scheme). So if it was an extra £100 or so then it was BA. Now it’s just nothing special and gives me lounge access for Europe trips - the rest I get with my ticket.