What happens at 10,000 tier points?
Jun 2, 2014, 5:32 am
#31
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To be completely honest, I don't know how many people manage the 10,000TP mark on a yearly basis, but seriously now, I very much suspect that they effectively get informal jokers and that little is refused to them, especially assuming they make most of those TPs flying BA. I think some rules are there for the common mortals among us but not for the select few (I would be surprised if we were talking even 100 people here) who probably get some sort of individualised response from BA.
Jun 2, 2014, 7:10 am
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To be completely honest, I don't know how many people manage the 10,000TP mark on a yearly basis, but seriously now, I very much suspect that they effectively get informal jokers and that little is refused to them, especially assuming they make most of those TPs flying BA. I think some rules are there for the common mortals among us but not for the select few (I would be surprised if we were talking even 100 people here) who probably get some sort of individualised response from BA.
I've been very fortunate in that when I have been unable to use Avios to upgrade I have been OpUped anyway due to oversales (I suspect). In recent times I've been buying F tickets if I am required to attend client on the mainland (AMS, MIL, FRA, DUB) taking advantage of some excellent F fares at not much more than the J fare from MAN.
The GGL (and the GGL team) is great, yes there can be a little more flexibility at times but nothing is ever taken for granted and any discretion or assistance offered is very much appreciated if unexpected.
Jun 2, 2014, 7:14 am
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Most I have managed in one year is just over 8,000 - all on BA, mind - none of this US-hopping going on! I found it a really tough year, not seeing my family enough, eating too many aircraft and hotel meals.. It was when 6,000 TPs got you to "you have earned all of the GGL benefits" on ba.com and 8,000 was seriously tough work! I have met a couple of 10k+ people - one who commuted to JFK from LCY each week and our own, esteemed c-w-s, but more than 5,000 per year is not really for me any more 
Jun 2, 2014, 10:21 am
#34
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If you're really unlucky (lots of high price 10tp EU returns) you may only scrape gold, but I treat Ł10/tier point as a typical normal flying amount, so Ł30k ($50k) for GGL (which on AA could get you a Ryan Bingham Concierge Key)
Jun 2, 2014, 10:50 am
#35
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Agree with this completely.
Being able to make bookings by email, know that the person you speak to will at a minimum have the same understanding of the fare rules as you do (!), no wait times on the phone and great timely support when things go pear shaped at LHR - other than the GGL redemptions that team are the best thing about the GGL level.
Being able to make bookings by email, know that the person you speak to will at a minimum have the same understanding of the fare rules as you do (!), no wait times on the phone and great timely support when things go pear shaped at LHR - other than the GGL redemptions that team are the best thing about the GGL level.
Jun 2, 2014, 11:26 am
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Well done indeed. I understand your wish not to ask more than you are entitled, but I would not entirely be surprised if you were at least partly indulged if you did. Failing that the upgrades to F sound pretty good already!
Jun 2, 2014, 11:47 am
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At 10,000 TPs, Willie Walsh will meet you before your next flight and give you a full Brazilian wax at the Elemis spa.
You can also elect to keep the BA speedmarque shape instead of going all the way.
You can also elect to keep the BA speedmarque shape instead of going all the way.
Jun 2, 2014, 11:56 am
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Hi,
A quick question for the BA experts.
On the GGL webpage it states:
"Unlock even more rewards as your Tier Points increase
As you continue to fly with us, the annual Tier Points you earn unlock more rewards for you to enjoy. At 7,000, 8,000 and 9,000 Tier Points, you can choose one of the following:
•treat yourself and a guest to a cabin upgrade with an Upgrade Voucher for two
•choose another Gold Guest List Redemption for you and four companions
•enjoy an incredible 50,000 bonus Avios"
Are the same options available at 10k , 11k etc.?
Thanks.
A quick question for the BA experts.
On the GGL webpage it states:
"Unlock even more rewards as your Tier Points increase
As you continue to fly with us, the annual Tier Points you earn unlock more rewards for you to enjoy. At 7,000, 8,000 and 9,000 Tier Points, you can choose one of the following:
•treat yourself and a guest to a cabin upgrade with an Upgrade Voucher for two
•choose another Gold Guest List Redemption for you and four companions
•enjoy an incredible 50,000 bonus Avios"
Are the same options available at 10k , 11k etc.?
Thanks.
In 2013 I did 6000 and I think for me this is a good level as I can get the number of Jokers I need and to have the CCR is handy.
This year I have just crossed only 3500 Points as I have shifted most of my travel back to LH (requalified HON in February, use BA now mainly for Middle East, BEY, CAI, TLV and NBO). If there is again the usual September promo I might go for 7K. But let us see and wait how good that promotion will be.
Jun 2, 2014, 11:59 am
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Jun 2, 2014, 2:21 pm
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