BA lifetime loyalty programme soon to be introduced
Feb 13, 2013, 1:57 pm
#121
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YYZ
Posts: 2,636
Just joining the conversation/speculation/noise here so forgive me if this has been asked already;
given the estimated 50-60,000 GCHs, how many of those, would you estimate, would have been gold for at least 10 (consecutive) years? (if this is the qualifying metric).
given the estimated 50-60,000 GCHs, how many of those, would you estimate, would have been gold for at least 10 (consecutive) years? (if this is the qualifying metric).
Feb 13, 2013, 3:57 pm
#122
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: QFF P1 LTG, lots of others
Posts: 320
I wouldnt be surprised if the scheme is just a lifetime Silver scheme with everyone starting from scratch earning lifetime tier points to reach the required qualification amount.
Apr 6, 2013, 6:49 pm
#123
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: MSY
Programs: BA GfL
Posts: 5,929
Any new scuttlebutt on this plan? As I now have a finite work life (i.e. employer-funded Gold status) in view, I am on the edge of my seat to find out whether I will be able to enjoy Gold benefits in my leisure (i.e. cheapskate) years. 
May 30, 2013, 6:56 am
#124
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: BA Gold, Hhonors Diamond, SPG Platinum, AVIS Presidents' Club
Posts: 563
Any recent news/rumour on this topic? We are reaching the end of Q2 soon and still no announcement. Someone mentioned earlier it was supposed to be out in Q1?
Jun 22, 2013, 4:49 pm
#125
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: UK
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 623
I understand that there will be free beer tomorrow!
Jul 23, 2013, 2:05 am
#126
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: South East, UK
Programs: BA Gold / GfL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,432
Given this thread started in January and we are now in July, how soon is "soon"? Or was there no truth in the rumour in the first place?
Jul 23, 2013, 2:32 am
#127
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Netherlands
Programs: KL Platinum; A3 Gold
Posts: 28,742
Jul 23, 2013, 3:24 am
#128
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Cumbria
Programs: BA, Marriott, Hertz, Dennis The Menace Fan Club
Posts: 2,015
Ditto. I have Marriott Lifetime Platinum, now just need BA to complete the set. And will then probably go nowhere near an aircraft or hotel when/if I retire.
Aug 11, 2013, 9:44 am
#130
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: UK (currently)
Programs: BA Gold (and many other greater and lesser distinctions)
Posts: 7,208
One has to surely assume that if there was any truth in this (and I do hope there is) someone from the chattering classes who is well informed and close to the powers that be, would have been able to corroborate it.
It is intersting that the OP has only 33 posts to his name ....
It is intersting that the OP has only 33 posts to his name ....
Aug 12, 2013, 11:13 am
#131
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: MAN/BHX
Programs: ABBA
Posts: 6,027
I see Virgin have just released lifetime gold
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/us...oldforlife.jsp
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/virgi...s-life-vs.html
For only 300 tier points in 10 years you get gold for life. If you're flying in Premium Economy from the regions, that's 30 returns. Now if only Virgin had BA's network...
If you're a TATL J stalker in business, 25 returns (22 from the regions). That's 1 a month for 2 years.
It's the BA equivalent of about 7000 tier points. There are people here that earn that much in 6 months!
(Spotted as I'm booking a collegue to Sydney with loads of advance notice -- nearly 2 months, BA/WTP: £3100, VS/Business: £3500. Finnair is cheaper than both, but has a wedgee bed)
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Oh, you have to ALSO do 10 years. Shame.
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/us...oldforlife.jsp
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/virgi...s-life-vs.html
For only 300 tier points in 10 years you get gold for life. If you're flying in Premium Economy from the regions, that's 30 returns. Now if only Virgin had BA's network...
If you're a TATL J stalker in business, 25 returns (22 from the regions). That's 1 a month for 2 years.
It's the BA equivalent of about 7000 tier points. There are people here that earn that much in 6 months!
(Spotted as I'm booking a collegue to Sydney with loads of advance notice -- nearly 2 months, BA/WTP: £3100, VS/Business: £3500. Finnair is cheaper than both, but has a wedgee bed)
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Oh, you have to ALSO do 10 years. Shame.
Aug 18, 2013, 3:06 am
#133
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: BA Gold, Hhonors Diamond, SPG Platinum, AVIS Presidents' Club
Posts: 563
I called recently the local service center and they had no clue about it as always. General staff is informed last usually.
Aug 18, 2013, 4:04 am
#134
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: LON (mostly)
Programs: FlyingBlue Platinum Elite / BAEC Silver
Posts: 1,953
I think I might have read it on this thread, but can't find it now... LY has just started a Lifetime Platinum programme with the most ridiculous criteria. You have to have been Platinum for 10 consecutive years, and be over the age of 67. What a joke! I hope BA isn't going to 'learn from it'.
Aug 18, 2013, 4:13 am
#135
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Join Date: Sep 1999
Location: New York, NY, USA
Posts: 12,482
It is meant to be a benefit for your retirement.
