GGL: a bit disappointed with the Joker
Apr 6, 2011, 12:00 am
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GGL: a bit disappointed with the Joker
I was expecting too much from the Jocker benefit you get with the GGL.
I believed you could use BA miles as long as there were some available place on board.
That is not the case.
1. For instance, business class will be available only if there is some D class left (J will not work)
2. The jocker can only be used once on a flight. If someone else as already requested some extra seats using the jocker, a second pax can't request seats on the same plane...
Don't get me wrong, the jocker is still a good reward. It is not the perfect magic phrase that I was dreaming about.
I believed you could use BA miles as long as there were some available place on board.
That is not the case.
1. For instance, business class will be available only if there is some D class left (J will not work)
2. The jocker can only be used once on a flight. If someone else as already requested some extra seats using the jocker, a second pax can't request seats on the same plane...
Don't get me wrong, the jocker is still a good reward. It is not the perfect magic phrase that I was dreaming about.
Apr 6, 2011, 12:30 am
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Yahoo questions: What dose jocker mean? [sic]
Best answer: "In Ireland, if you are in a jocker it means you are feeling bad or hungover or tired. eg. "i'm in a jocker after that bottle of whiskey."
However, I'm just as intrigued as indianwells to hear the real answer! Though, perhaps a bottle of whiskey is handed to GGLs midflight. Who knows?
Best answer: "In Ireland, if you are in a jocker it means you are feeling bad or hungover or tired. eg. "i'm in a jocker after that bottle of whiskey."
However, I'm just as intrigued as indianwells to hear the real answer! Though, perhaps a bottle of whiskey is handed to GGLs midflight. Who knows?
Apr 6, 2011, 12:32 am
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For those who seem to have missed basic classes on interpolation as youngsters, I think the topic has to do with a 'Joker' which is supposed to allow redemption awards that are free of normal capacity restrictions.
That's just my wild guess, though... I'm sure someone more informed will be along to explain why the presence of an extra 'c' changes completely any and all attempts to make sense of the OP's post.
That's just my wild guess, though... I'm sure someone more informed will be along to explain why the presence of an extra 'c' changes completely any and all attempts to make sense of the OP's post.
Apr 6, 2011, 12:41 am
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It is known as the Gold Guest List Redemption
"Once a year, when you redeem your BA Miles, your dedicated team will be able to find additional space, subject to capacity, helping to secure seats for you and up to four passengers travelling on the same booking. Just call the team and they will be pleased to help you with your request."
"Once a year, when you redeem your BA Miles, your dedicated team will be able to find additional space, subject to capacity, helping to secure seats for you and up to four passengers travelling on the same booking. Just call the team and they will be pleased to help you with your request."
Apr 6, 2011, 12:45 am
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For those who seem to have missed basic classes on interpolation as youngsters, I think the topic has to do with a 'Joker' which is supposed to allow redemption awards that are free of normal capacity restrictions.
That's just my wild guess, though... I'm sure someone more informed will be along to explain why the presence of an extra 'c' changes completely any and all attempts to make sense of the OP's post.
That's just my wild guess, though... I'm sure someone more informed will be along to explain why the presence of an extra 'c' changes completely any and all attempts to make sense of the OP's post.
Apr 6, 2011, 12:56 am
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I was expecting too much from the Jocker benefit you get with the GGL.
I believed you could use BA miles as long as there were some available place on board.
That is not the case.
1. For instance, business class will be available only if there is some D class left (J will not work)
2. The jocker can only be used once on a flight. If someone else as already requested some extra seats using the jocker, a second pax can't request seats on the same plane...
Don't get me wrong, the jocker is still a good reward. It is not the perfect magic phrase that I was dreaming about.
I believed you could use BA miles as long as there were some available place on board.
That is not the case.
1. For instance, business class will be available only if there is some D class left (J will not work)
2. The jocker can only be used once on a flight. If someone else as already requested some extra seats using the jocker, a second pax can't request seats on the same plane...
Don't get me wrong, the jocker is still a good reward. It is not the perfect magic phrase that I was dreaming about.
Apr 6, 2011, 3:09 am
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I was expecting too much from the Jocker benefit you get with the GGL.
I believed you could use BA miles as long as there were some available place on board.
That is not the case.
1. For instance, business class will be available only if there is some D class left (J will not work)
2. The jocker can only be used once on a flight. If someone else as already requested some extra seats using the jocker, a second pax can't request seats on the same plane...
Don't get me wrong, the jocker is still a good reward. It is not the perfect magic phrase that I was dreaming about.
I believed you could use BA miles as long as there were some available place on board.
That is not the case.
1. For instance, business class will be available only if there is some D class left (J will not work)
2. The jocker can only be used once on a flight. If someone else as already requested some extra seats using the jocker, a second pax can't request seats on the same plane...
Don't get me wrong, the jocker is still a good reward. It is not the perfect magic phrase that I was dreaming about.
(2) is quite unlikely.
(1) only rules out last minute, or very full flights where only J,C (or F) is left.
The Joker works very well for me - have used it to the GCM, BGI, CPT, SIN - for 5 of us. It's an amazing benefit.
Apr 6, 2011, 6:10 am
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I am honestly a bit disappointed with GGL all around... it really gives you nothing tangible other than the Joker which I havent yet had the need or opportunity to use. When you compare with the more elite clubs like LH HON or SQ Solitaire - GGL is way behind...
Apr 6, 2011, 6:13 am
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I am so glad that you have all translated the original post into English. I honestly had no idea what on earth it was all about.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Apr 6, 2011, 6:22 am
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I would have thought three days notice is when it's least likely to be useful. By that stage the flight is either virtually full with no A/D-availability or they're often opening up last-minute redemptions anyway.
Don't get me wrong - obviously there will be cases when it's useful three days out. But two or three weeks out or a bit more (when I would have though most people booked long-haul leisure trips) is often when redemptions are blank and even I-class might be gone but D is still left.
Don't get me wrong - obviously there will be cases when it's useful three days out. But two or three weeks out or a bit more (when I would have though most people booked long-haul leisure trips) is often when redemptions are blank and even I-class might be gone but D is still left.
Apr 6, 2011, 6:26 am
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I would have thought three days notice is when it's least likely to be useful. By that stage the flight is either virtually full with no A/D-availability or they're often opening up last-minute redemptions anyway.
Don't get me wrong - obviously there will be cases when it's useful three days out. But two or three weeks out or a bit more (when I would have though most people booked long-haul leisure trips) is often when redemptions are blank and even I-class might be gone but D is still left.
Don't get me wrong - obviously there will be cases when it's useful three days out. But two or three weeks out or a bit more (when I would have though most people booked long-haul leisure trips) is often when redemptions are blank and even I-class might be gone but D is still left.