The Official Announcement - Migration to Avios & Status Match Confirmed: Discuss Here
Apr 20, 2012, 3:59 am
#17
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DC Gold to BA Gold is pretty generous too.
Apr 20, 2012, 4:01 am
#19
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Apr 20, 2012, 4:01 am
#20
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But nothing extra for those of us above the 55K level or massive number of status miles.
And no mention of doing anything for current lifetime golds or those in the works.
Of course such a brief letter doesn't have the space to go into all the details, so perhaps we'll be surprised once the complete details are released.
And no mention of doing anything for current lifetime golds or those in the works.
Of course such a brief letter doesn't have the space to go into all the details, so perhaps we'll be surprised once the complete details are released.
Apr 20, 2012, 4:01 am
#21
Join Date: Sep 2006
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But nothing extra for those of us above the 55K level or massive number of status miles.
And no mention of doing anything for current lifetime golds or those in the works.
Of course such a brief letter doesn't have the space to go into all the details, so perhaps we'll be surprised once the complete details are released.
And no mention of doing anything for current lifetime golds or those in the works.
Of course such a brief letter doesn't have the space to go into all the details, so perhaps we'll be surprised once the complete details are released.
Now maybe I should cancel the points I spent yesterday and get more Avios...
Apr 20, 2012, 4:03 am
#23
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Manchester, England
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Initial brief thoughts - very positive and BA have done right by members. The ability to switch Avios to Diamond Club is a surprise, but one that could suit some current Avios horders.
Overall ^ from me.
Overall ^ from me.
Apr 20, 2012, 4:04 am
#25
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1:1 Avois. That's almost acceptable.
Good work on the lounges too. This takeover has become a lot more palette-able.
Good work BA on swooning members - you've done well
Good work on the lounges too. This takeover has become a lot more palette-able.
Good work BA on swooning members - you've done well
Apr 20, 2012, 4:08 am
#27
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Keeley Downing, Diamond Club Manager, has asked me to relay to FT members that Diamond Club won't be available to respond to our queries and concerns until Monday.
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Apr 20, 2012, 4:08 am
#28
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Apr 20, 2012, 4:09 am
#29
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Indeed - I'm a >55k from last year but TBH am just happy to be given Gold and 1:1 conversion. I think it would be a nice gesture to offer more to LT BD*Gs, but guess they might hear something individually given their small number. Given the TPs required for BA Gold >55k isn't really that special (am sure there will be a bit of displeasure on the BA forums as to how full the F lounges will be now 
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