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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 1:43 pm
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KenJohn
 
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Might be a marketing ploy. If Op was flying on full fare tickets for a year, then by BA comp-ing a Gold extension, he is likely to go with BA if his travels start again. Does Op also work for a firm where BA is not the preferred airline? If so, it all adds up, marketing-wise.
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