Originally Posted by
Never Stansted
Reading this thread it's always surprised me that BA don't try and sell Gold for £5k and Silver for £2.5k. Big revenue stream there.
Originally Posted by
higham44
Wait for it!!

Already
‘a thing’ with at least two (maybe more ,,,,,?) of the premium carriers, notably EK and SQ.
Gold status available instantly if you get approved for the right credit card, in the right country ……. no prior flying required !
Nothing like £5K needed, and a bunch of free miles too !