BMI to Tier
Jul 26, 2003, 12:34 pm
#1
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BMI to Tier
hello all,
will we ever a get a Top elite status with BMI like the Singapor Solitair one?
I have to say that I am quickly achieving the gold status every year and does not see much value apart the lounge access and few upgrades.
Any ideas?
cheers
damien
will we ever a get a Top elite status with BMI like the Singapor Solitair one?
I have to say that I am quickly achieving the gold status every year and does not see much value apart the lounge access and few upgrades.
Any ideas?
cheers
damien
Jul 27, 2003, 5:47 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by small em:
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Only if BA do it first
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Why not join a more rewarding *A programme - such as Lufty M&M?
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Only if BA do it first
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Why not join a more rewarding *A programme - such as Lufty M&M?
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I have indeed thought about it, but I have to say that free flight with LH cost (mile wise)a lot more than BMI. This is the only reason why I stick to BMI.
thanks!
Jul 27, 2003, 4:33 pm
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Why would we want to join M&M....? Is it a lot better than diamond club? I think that, if you have sufficient miles per annum, then you could look at a second prog. One in which you would put miles and earn status after your primary prog had achieved the top tier annually.
I am actaully surprised that bmi do not have a "premier" status. Thoughts on whether they should?
I am actaully surprised that bmi do not have a "premier" status. Thoughts on whether they should?
Jul 28, 2003, 6:47 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Bond Boy:
I am actaully surprised that bmi do not have a "premier" status. Thoughts on whether they should?</font>
I am actaully surprised that bmi do not have a "premier" status. Thoughts on whether they should?</font>
As I fly weekly C class returns GLA-LHR, I've decided to go for LH SEN (following good advice on this forum
)as well as bmi G. The fact that you can effectively extend SEN membership for 4 years plus by qualifying in 2 consecutive calendar years, I find very attractive.
Jul 28, 2003, 8:33 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by gate4lounge:
As I fly weekly C class returns GLA-LHR, I've decided to go for LH SEN </font>
As I fly weekly C class returns GLA-LHR, I've decided to go for LH SEN </font>
BC
Jul 28, 2003, 9:10 am
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I think Rudi has published some figures on this topic in the *A Forum. By my reckoning (and I'm open to correction);-
9 C returns to get FT (9 X 4,000 > 35,000)
13 more C returns to get to SEN (13 X 5,000) + 36,000 above > 100,000
All status miles to be earned in same calendar year.
9 C returns to get FT (9 X 4,000 > 35,000)
13 more C returns to get to SEN (13 X 5,000) + 36,000 above > 100,000
All status miles to be earned in same calendar year.
Jul 28, 2003, 1:00 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Damien:
I have indeed thought about it, but I have to say that free flight with LH cost (mile wise)a lot more than BMI.</font>
I have indeed thought about it, but I have to say that free flight with LH cost (mile wise)a lot more than BMI.</font>
Yes, it is harder to achieve gold, but that's not really an issue here.
Jul 29, 2003, 12:11 pm
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by gate4lounge:
I think Rudi has published some figures on this topic in the *A Forum. By my reckoning (and I'm open to correction);-
9 C returns to get FT (9 X 4,000 > 35,000)
13 more C returns to get to SEN (13 X 5,000) + 36,000 above > 100,000
All status miles to be earned in same calendar year.</font>
I think Rudi has published some figures on this topic in the *A Forum. By my reckoning (and I'm open to correction);-
9 C returns to get FT (9 X 4,000 > 35,000)
13 more C returns to get to SEN (13 X 5,000) + 36,000 above > 100,000
All status miles to be earned in same calendar year.</font>
If you are not flying LH metal. I doubt collecting miles with LH is such as wise choice.
Jul 30, 2003, 2:12 am
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I have been op-upgraded a number of times on BD as LH SEN. I have no doubt that any DC Gold members would be prioritised above me but that's only to be expected. I've also had a few jokes from BD staff about the length of LH FF card numbers (though no one has ever refused to enter the number, and indeed at check in some places can enter the card number simply by swiping it (e.g. London Paddington).
With regular C-class flights, I would definitely go for status first of all on the airline that you will actually be flying most of the time, and only then look at other programmers.
With regular C-class flights, I would definitely go for status first of all on the airline that you will actually be flying most of the time, and only then look at other programmers.
Jul 30, 2003, 4:02 am
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by CT-UK:
"Only if BA do it first"
Don't forget BA do have premier which is way above Gold.</font>
"Only if BA do it first"
Don't forget BA do have premier which is way above Gold.</font>
I believe the original poster is looking for a level of recognition to be offered based on a sustained high level of individual premium travel, a la SQ example. I think this would be a great idea!
Jul 30, 2003, 11:55 am
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Taking forward Kilt Boys point about increased recognition for the really frequent flyers, BA seem to have a grading system for indicating the value of your Gold membership. It goes from 0 to 100 and a person doing, say, 5,000 tier points per annum will get a 75 and a person doing, say, 1,500 tier points per annum will get a 25 (numbers here are made up !)
This way, they taregt different people differently and can treat them differently for Op Ups and standby flights etc
Should bmi have this?
This way, they taregt different people differently and can treat them differently for Op Ups and standby flights etc
Should bmi have this?
