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Lucrative runs that have been reported under £3/TP - current availability not guaranteed
Route | Booking class | Fare | Booking channel | TPs | £/TP | credit
American Airlines
SFO-LAX-MIA-CUN | A/A/I | £498 return | aa.com | 620 TPs | £0.80/TP | chris1979
ORD-STL-DFW-SJU | A/A/I | £458 return | aa.com | 520 TPs | £0.88/TP | timezonehopper
SFO-LAX-MIA-CUN-MIA-LAX-LAS | A/A/I/I/A/A | £581 round trip | aa.com | 620 TPs | £0.94/TP | courtster
AMS-LHR-LAX-SFO-JFK-LHR-AMS | I/I/A/A/I/I | £1641 round trip | aa.com | 630 TPs | £2.60/TP | mccorry
IST-LHR/LCY-JFK-EZE-MIA-LHR-IST | I/I/I/I/I/I | £2106 round trip | aa.com | 790TPs | £2.61/TP | nth_utsera_sth_utsera
45 day advance purchase required, minimum stay 7 days.
British Airways
LGW-MLA | R | £248 return | ba.com | 160 TPs | £1.55/TP | LDNConsultant
LGW-RAK | R | £280 return | ba.com | 160 TPs | £1.75/TP | mfgr
Book by 31/12/13 for this price.
JER-LGW-AMS | J/R | £259 return | ba.com | 160 TPs | £1.62/TP | joejet
LGW-JER | R | £181 return | ba.com | 80 TPs | £2.26/TP
LGW-AMS | R | £199 return | ba.com | 80 TPs | £2.49/TP
BRU-LHR//LCY-JFK-SEA (last bit on AA) and back | I/I/A | £1,529 return | probably have to phone up | 920 TPs | £1.66/TP | stifle
Outbound 12/4-27/4 or 25/6-24/8, min stay Sat night, ticket by 2/1/14
Royal Jordanian
BEY-AMM-AQJ | D | £255 return | rj.com | 160 TPs | £1.59/TP | DeanB
Malaysia Airlines
SIN-KUL-KCH | D | S$660 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 160 TPs | £2.12/TP |HPN-HRL
DEL-KUL-BKK | Z | INR41,666 return |malaysiaairlines.com | 360TPs| £1.15/TP| Seshy
DEL-KUL-NRT | Z | INR92,395 return |malaysiaairlines.com | 560TPs| £1.64/TP| Seshy
ICN-KUL-SYD/MEL | Z | KRW1,582,600 return |malaysiaairlines.com | 560TPs| £1.65/TP| armagebedar
SIN-KUL-DXB | Z | S$1084 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 360 TPs | £1.50/TP | qasr (+long haul equipment on KUL-DXB)
SIN-KUL-TPE | Z | S$1078 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 360 TPs | £1.49/TP | qasr
SIN-KUL-DEL | Z | S$1018 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 360 TPs | £1.41/TP | qasr
SIN-KUL-KTM | Z | S$1006 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 360 TPs | £1.39/TP | qasr
Qatar Airways
CAI-DOH-BKK | £759 return | D/D/D/A | 360 TPs | £2.10/TP ExpatSomchai
DME-DOH-SGN | I | £1255 return | qatarairways.com | 560 TPs | £2.25/TP |continentalclub
Lucrative runs that have been reported under £3/TP - current availability not guaranteed
Route | Booking class | Fare | Booking channel | TPs | £/TP | credit
American Airlines
SFO-LAX-MIA-CUN | A/A/I | £498 return | aa.com | 620 TPs | £0.80/TP | chris1979
ORD-STL-DFW-SJU | A/A/I | £458 return | aa.com | 520 TPs | £0.88/TP | timezonehopper
SFO-LAX-MIA-CUN-MIA-LAX-LAS | A/A/I/I/A/A | £581 round trip | aa.com | 620 TPs | £0.94/TP | courtster
AMS-LHR-LAX-SFO-JFK-LHR-AMS | I/I/A/A/I/I | £1641 round trip | aa.com | 630 TPs | £2.60/TP | mccorry
IST-LHR/LCY-JFK-EZE-MIA-LHR-IST | I/I/I/I/I/I | £2106 round trip | aa.com | 790TPs | £2.61/TP | nth_utsera_sth_utsera
45 day advance purchase required, minimum stay 7 days.
British Airways
LGW-MLA | R | £248 return | ba.com | 160 TPs | £1.55/TP | LDNConsultant
LGW-RAK | R | £280 return | ba.com | 160 TPs | £1.75/TP | mfgr
Book by 31/12/13 for this price.
JER-LGW-AMS | J/R | £259 return | ba.com | 160 TPs | £1.62/TP | joejet
LGW-JER | R | £181 return | ba.com | 80 TPs | £2.26/TP
LGW-AMS | R | £199 return | ba.com | 80 TPs | £2.49/TP
BRU-LHR//LCY-JFK-SEA (last bit on AA) and back | I/I/A | £1,529 return | probably have to phone up | 920 TPs | £1.66/TP | stifle
Outbound 12/4-27/4 or 25/6-24/8, min stay Sat night, ticket by 2/1/14
Royal Jordanian
BEY-AMM-AQJ | D | £255 return | rj.com | 160 TPs | £1.59/TP | DeanB
Malaysia Airlines
SIN-KUL-KCH | D | S$660 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 160 TPs | £2.12/TP |HPN-HRL
DEL-KUL-BKK | Z | INR41,666 return |malaysiaairlines.com | 360TPs| £1.15/TP| Seshy
DEL-KUL-NRT | Z | INR92,395 return |malaysiaairlines.com | 560TPs| £1.64/TP| Seshy
ICN-KUL-SYD/MEL | Z | KRW1,582,600 return |malaysiaairlines.com | 560TPs| £1.65/TP| armagebedar
SIN-KUL-DXB | Z | S$1084 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 360 TPs | £1.50/TP | qasr (+long haul equipment on KUL-DXB)
SIN-KUL-TPE | Z | S$1078 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 360 TPs | £1.49/TP | qasr
SIN-KUL-DEL | Z | S$1018 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 360 TPs | £1.41/TP | qasr
SIN-KUL-KTM | Z | S$1006 return | malaysiaairlines.com | 360 TPs | £1.39/TP | qasr
Qatar Airways
CAI-DOH-BKK | £759 return | D/D/D/A | 360 TPs | £2.10/TP ExpatSomchai
DME-DOH-SGN | I | £1255 return | qatarairways.com | 560 TPs | £2.25/TP |continentalclub
BA Tier Point runs | 2013 master thread
Feb 25, 2013, 5:43 am
#601
Join Date: May 2007
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, AA EXP
Posts: 1,140
I'm reading these AY comments with interest as I have LHR-HEL-CKG and back coming up soon and the aircraft for both the China flights has recently changed to the A340 and I can tell from looking at the seatmaps online that they are the ex-AF birds too (which seem to get universal negative comments).
Feb 25, 2013, 6:08 am
#602
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: near Heathrow
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL (OWE), SA LifePlat (*G), BD Gold to the end, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,915
They are the two ex-AF birds. Not a highlight but bearable for the price. The other plus is Helsinki's transit arrangement. Very easy, particulalry as LHR flights arrive and depart from the same section as the long haul flights. Off the plane and into the lounge in a mater of minutes.
Feb 25, 2013, 6:08 am
#603
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jun 2012
Programs: BA Gold, QF WP
Posts: 12,551
My membership year ends in Nov 2013. True i am not a frequent flyer at all we only fly for holidays which is usually about 3 times a year on average some more some less. Our patterns tend to be one med/long haul a year and couple or so european detsinations again.
As noted the benefits are a bit useless. The only "benefit" im hoping to use is to blag 64J/K on our r/t from New York at the start of April which im sure will go but so far hasnt....without paying for it.
As noted the benefits are a bit useless. The only "benefit" im hoping to use is to blag 64J/K on our r/t from New York at the start of April which im sure will go but so far hasnt....without paying for it.
Feb 25, 2013, 8:28 am
#604
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,330
They are the two ex-AF birds. Not a highlight but bearable for the price. The other plus is Helsinki's transit arrangement. Very easy, particulalry as LHR flights arrive and depart from the same section as the long haul flights. Off the plane and into the lounge in a mater of minutes.
The problem is that it only takes a slight delay (like the 50 min delay we had from SIN yesterday) and suddenly you've got a lot of people missing their connections. My transit time was 80 mins, and with a 50min delay I made it to the gate by the skin of my teeth. Now with a nice big 777 the pilot could make up some of those lost 50 mins on a 12hr flight, but with a fully laden A340 we were fighting just to stay on schedule.
Pay peanuts...
Feb 25, 2013, 11:31 am
#605
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold, HHonors Gold, Marriott Plat, Radisson Gold, EI Concierge
Posts: 78
Hi,
I'm flying LHR-SCL in J on 7/4 and return 25/4 or 26/4. I was wondering if anyone had any better suggestions for routing (need to keep it under £4k if possible), to do a better TP run other than on AA via the US only? I've found LHR-aaa-bbb-MIA-SCL where aaa and bbb are any of JFK, MCO, TPA, ORD, DFW etc, and fares come out from £2,800 to £4k.
Can anyone come up with anything better or suggest a routing to try? Annoyingly my year ends 8/4 so the outbound isn't relevant (already requalified gold), but the 25/4 or 26/4 flights I want to get a head start on next years TPs!
Cheers!
I'm flying LHR-SCL in J on 7/4 and return 25/4 or 26/4. I was wondering if anyone had any better suggestions for routing (need to keep it under £4k if possible), to do a better TP run other than on AA via the US only? I've found LHR-aaa-bbb-MIA-SCL where aaa and bbb are any of JFK, MCO, TPA, ORD, DFW etc, and fares come out from £2,800 to £4k.
Can anyone come up with anything better or suggest a routing to try? Annoyingly my year ends 8/4 so the outbound isn't relevant (already requalified gold), but the 25/4 or 26/4 flights I want to get a head start on next years TPs!
Cheers!
Hi,
Sorry to bump this, just wondering if anyone had any clever ideas on how to maximise TPs between LHR and SCL? I'm currently thinking 140 + 60 + 60 + 140 e/w using AA... Any advance?
Thanks in advance!
Feb 25, 2013, 12:11 pm
#606
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: BA Bronze
Posts: 533
To be honest its not the lounge access i need as we usually fly CE/CW or equivalent as part of our plans anyway so theyre always included...and weve even got full fare Y tickets from MAN - LHR and r/t from our France/US trip next month....lets see you argue with me then dragons
Feb 25, 2013, 12:14 pm
#607
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: BA Bronze
Posts: 533
The biggest problem with HEL is that they're trying to promote themselves as a new hub to get to Asia. All well and good, but as HEL is out of the way, they've had to use 60-90min transit times to avoid putting people off with too many extra hours of travel time.
The problem is that it only takes a slight delay (like the 50 min delay we had from SIN yesterday) and suddenly you've got a lot of people missing their connections. My transit time was 80 mins, and with a 50min delay I made it to the gate by the skin of my teeth. Now with a nice big 777 the pilot could make up some of those lost 50 mins on a 12hr flight, but with a fully laden A340 we were fighting just to stay on schedule.
Pay peanuts...
The problem is that it only takes a slight delay (like the 50 min delay we had from SIN yesterday) and suddenly you've got a lot of people missing their connections. My transit time was 80 mins, and with a 50min delay I made it to the gate by the skin of my teeth. Now with a nice big 777 the pilot could make up some of those lost 50 mins on a 12hr flight, but with a fully laden A340 we were fighting just to stay on schedule.
Pay peanuts...
Just realised we could do a MAN - HEL direct on AY...now that might be worth it?!
Last edited by chiefwiggumpi; Feb 25, 2013 at 12:20 pm
Feb 25, 2013, 12:18 pm
#608
Join Date: Feb 2012
Programs: BA Bronze
Posts: 533
Oh it was mega cheap. In the region of £1500 for AMS-HEL-SIN-SYD-SIN-HEL-BRU.
At that price, it's a no brainer, but it just can't hold a candle to BA/QR/EK/LH/CX/pretty much any other. Sloping lie flat bed is at a really acute angle making sleep difficult. Food is served on one tray like in Y and isn't particularly noteworthy. Service is a little shoddy. Generally just comes across very poorly, especially after just stepping off a BA flight.
At that price, it's a no brainer, but it just can't hold a candle to BA/QR/EK/LH/CX/pretty much any other. Sloping lie flat bed is at a really acute angle making sleep difficult. Food is served on one tray like in Y and isn't particularly noteworthy. Service is a little shoddy. Generally just comes across very poorly, especially after just stepping off a BA flight.
Feb 25, 2013, 1:11 pm
#609
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Finland
Programs: BA gold, OWE
Posts: 373
I appreciate what youre saying like you say you get for what you pay for. For us a CE to HEL isnt that bad but then i factor in the MAN - LHR connection then - HEL - then SIN/BKK, then SYD and it all becomes a "flying" holiday....personally i would love it....Mrs C wouldnt
Just realised we could do a MAN - HEL direct on AY...now that might be worth it?!
Just realised we could do a MAN - HEL direct on AY...now that might be worth it?!
Feb 26, 2013, 11:24 am
#611
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
Stupid Question Warning - Apologies In Advance..
Re: SJU-MIA-LAX-HNL | I/P/A | £755 return | aa.com | 920 TPs
Would I be right in saying that if I did this then the 920 TPs I get with AA would get me Silver status with BA if I am currently only Blue?
and
Would I also be right in saying that as it's marked as £755 Return then I'll actually need to do SJU-MIA-LAX-HNL-LAX-MIA-SJU?
If the answer to both is yes, then do I just use me BAEC number when booking with AA? Or do I have to book these flights through BA?
Again, sorry for what might be a really stupid question, but I've only just got my head around all this Avios thing, let alone Tier Points.
Re: SJU-MIA-LAX-HNL | I/P/A | £755 return | aa.com | 920 TPs
Would I be right in saying that if I did this then the 920 TPs I get with AA would get me Silver status with BA if I am currently only Blue?
and
Would I also be right in saying that as it's marked as £755 Return then I'll actually need to do SJU-MIA-LAX-HNL-LAX-MIA-SJU?
If the answer to both is yes, then do I just use me BAEC number when booking with AA? Or do I have to book these flights through BA?
Again, sorry for what might be a really stupid question, but I've only just got my head around all this Avios thing, let alone Tier Points.
Last edited by Steve Oh; Feb 26, 2013 at 11:30 am
Feb 26, 2013, 11:28 am
#612
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Manchester UK
Programs: British Airways Executive Club
Posts: 98
Stupid Question Warning - Apologies In Advance..
Re: SJU-MIA-LAX-HNL | I/P/A | £755 return | aa.com | 920 TPs
Would I be right in saying that if I did this then the 920 TPs I get with AA would get me Silver status with BA if I am currently only Bronze?
and
Would I also be right in saying that as it's marked as £755 Return then I'll actually need to do SJU-MIA-LAX-HNL-LAX-MIA-SJU?
If the answer to both is yes, then do I just use me BAEC number when booking with AA? Or do I have to book these flights through BA?
Again, sorry for what might be a really stupid question, but I've only just got my head around all this Avios thing, let alone Tier Points.
Re: SJU-MIA-LAX-HNL | I/P/A | £755 return | aa.com | 920 TPs
Would I be right in saying that if I did this then the 920 TPs I get with AA would get me Silver status with BA if I am currently only Bronze?
and
Would I also be right in saying that as it's marked as £755 Return then I'll actually need to do SJU-MIA-LAX-HNL-LAX-MIA-SJU?
If the answer to both is yes, then do I just use me BAEC number when booking with AA? Or do I have to book these flights through BA?
Again, sorry for what might be a really stupid question, but I've only just got my head around all this Avios thing, let alone Tier Points.
Hi, I am no expert to answer all your question, but I do know you only need a total of 600 TP to get from Bronze to Silver, as I too am bronze and nearly at silver. If you get to 1500 TP you will hit Gold.
I am sure others will be able to answer the rest of your question.
Feb 26, 2013, 11:30 am
#613
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Heathrow
Programs: A variety of Platinums, Golds, Silvers and other fancy metals.
Posts: 1,985
My mistake - meant to say I'm only Blue.
Post edited - sorry
Post edited - sorry
Feb 26, 2013, 11:33 am
#614
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: YTZ/LHR
Programs: VIPorter First, BA GGL, DL Plat, Golden Circle Elite
Posts: 830
And sorry for the newbie pileon, but how do you find dates when those flights are avail at that price? I can only find for $2200USD.
Feb 26, 2013, 11:59 am
#615
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Bali
Programs: BAEC Gold / TK e+
Posts: 502