Buy Silver status for another year [BA offer]
Oct 23, 2009, 7:07 pm
#61
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Earth
Programs: Proud owner of 3 Mucci's (yes, 3!) the latest being Chevaliere des Bains Chauds, BA Silver (6 yrs)
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What is needed is for me to read the thing properly rather than just scan reading (which is pretty much all I have time for right now!)
Well must dash a few martini's, mojito's or marguerita's are waiting for me
Oct 23, 2009, 9:36 pm
#62
Ambassador: Emirates Airlines
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Manchester, UK
Posts: 18,618
As a confirmed life time Blue this does not affect me of course but I shall have my say on the matter. I see it as a sensible revenue earner. I don't see this as a devaluation at all........let's face it some members have been getting away with murder recently. Namely those who have been mollycoddled and being allowed to keep their status despite being well short of the amount of tier points needed to retain it. Golds as well I might add. 
Better BA getting some cash out of them rather than handing it to them on a plate I say. ^
Better BA getting some cash out of them rather than handing it to them on a plate I say. ^
If I really wanted to retain Silver, and I was on 500 points, and could do a mileage run of say 120 points for £300, or just pay the £495, I think I would choose the latter.
Although retaining Silver is something I would think long and hard about now they've removed the option of getting an exit row.
Cheers,
Rick
Oct 24, 2009, 3:06 am
#63
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: United kingdom
Programs: BAEC, SPG Gold, Marriott Gold Elite, Hyatt Gold Passport, Tesco clubcard!
Posts: 701
you could do KUP or YUP fares to get around 360 tier points though for less.... AA board can help you with more details.....
YUP fares may be cheaper than purchased first class, so they are definitely worth investigating. You can find them on the 'search by price and schedule' grid, under the 'instant upgrade' column. The advantage is that you can confirm into first at the time of booking. Another advantage is that you will earn elite qualifying points at the 1.5 level, making it easier to reach elite status such as gold or platinum much faster (assuming you travel frequently).
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...kup-fares.html
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The disadvantage, if I understand the fare rules correctly, is that you are only guaranteed coach class should there be a cancellation or delay that requires you to be rebooked onto alternate flights (this is what we commonly abbreviate IRROP, for irregular operations). There is not a lot of spare F inventory on the day of travel for handling rebooking or rerouting. You'll still get the 1.5 points for the flight, but not the bigger seat for you and your service companion.
Oh, SFO-JFK and LAX-JFK have some restrictions on the YUP fares. Not all flights are eligible.
also check here.....
http://www.farecompare.com/search/yu...rue&carrier=AA
then more details here
http://www.flyerguide.com/wiki/index...ier_Levels_(BA)
Last edited by lhrworker; Oct 24, 2009 at 3:36 am
Oct 24, 2009, 3:32 am
#64
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: London, UK
Posts: 80
From what I can see the wording describes this as a "one-off offer", so it could well be a temporary step to help claw some cash back until BA's finances are on a more stable footing. I haven't seen anything saying this facility is a permanent fixture.
Oct 24, 2009, 7:13 am
#65
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Join Date: May 2007
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The NCL priority check in sign changed some time ago to Gold / Prem. I was able to use this line with my Silver card despite the G / P sign being there as late as this May. After June I have not been able to use this line.
I agree that it is a bit of a shambles for passengers connecting to longhaul first or business class, where fares might reasonably be GBP 1,000 to GBP 3,000 and more each way, against domestic passengers who might be paying GBP 30 one way.
I agree that it is a bit of a shambles for passengers connecting to longhaul first or business class, where fares might reasonably be GBP 1,000 to GBP 3,000 and more each way, against domestic passengers who might be paying GBP 30 one way.
Oct 25, 2009, 3:13 am
#66
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Edinburgh UK
Programs: BA Silver, HHonours Gold, Mucci of Pucci, Oyster Card, Nectar Card, Father's Day Card
Posts: 9,372
I would suggest dropping Nicci a PM about this.
When Aviance took over at EDI the Club/Gold/Silver line disappeared for a while before it was reinstated due to complaints.
Dec 21, 2009, 5:03 am
#67
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Programs: BA gold
Posts: 3,902
Sorry for dragging this thread up and the slightly OT angle on this... but I couldn't leave it ending like it is in case it comes up in someone's search.
I've just been through check-in at NCL, the sign now say Premier/Gold/Silver - great! ^
Alas it was unmanned and there was a massive queue to the two check-in desks and the self-service machines decided to have an early Christmas.
However, a fellow BAEC member spoke to a Swissport employee and who told us to join the main queue. After five minutes, a check-in girl swapped desk and we did an about turn since the queue had not moved.
Meanwhile, I'm enjoying a rather entertaining view of the snow plough(s?) racing each other in a circle around an airplane.
I've just been through check-in at NCL, the sign now say Premier/Gold/Silver - great! ^
Alas it was unmanned and there was a massive queue to the two check-in desks and the self-service machines decided to have an early Christmas.
However, a fellow BAEC member spoke to a Swissport employee and who told us to join the main queue. After five minutes, a check-in girl swapped desk and we did an about turn since the queue had not moved.
Meanwhile, I'm enjoying a rather entertaining view of the snow plough(s?) racing each other in a circle around an airplane.