Gold Guest List beginner's guide
Aug 14, 16, 4:16 pm
#421
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: London, ARN, HEL, ..... or MAN
Programs: BA GFL, Mucci Diamond!, HH Diamond, Radisson Premium, IHG Diamond, Hertz Gold 5*
Posts: 5,743
Never had this before, just had my third anniversary as a GGL. Checked in to the T5 first lounge and the lady on reception said we have a message for you!!
Welcome as a special member to GGL. I also received an upgrade last night :-)
Has anyone else had this?
Will be interesting to see what the service is like on the plane :-)
Welcome as a special member to GGL. I also received an upgrade last night :-)
Has anyone else had this?
Will be interesting to see what the service is like on the plane :-)
Aug 14, 16, 10:09 pm
#422
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Programs: BA (GGL G4L), AA (Gold), HH (Diamond); Marriott (Gold)
Posts: 3,010
I checked in with my family at LGW a couple of weeks ago, having requalified as GGL on 8 July. The check- in chap was very quiet and mumbled that I had a message from BAEC - "welcome to the Gold Guest List". It was said so quietly and I was moving into my 4th year as GGL so I was confused, he was mumbling so we kind of just looked at each other 😁 No upgrade either...
Aug 15, 16, 7:01 pm
#424
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Programs: BA (GGL G4L), AA (Gold), HH (Diamond); Marriott (Gold)
Posts: 3,010
Aug 22, 16, 4:31 am
#425
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,435
Hi, I'm looking for some advice regarding a mixed-carrier booking.
If I book a BRU-LHR-JFK-LAX return on AA in J, with the LHR-JFK-LHR operated by BA and on BA flight numbers, am I able to use a joker to upgrade myself into F on the TATL sectors.?
My initial guess would be no, if the ticket is issued on AA stock, but worth asking before I book.
If I book a BRU-LHR-JFK-LAX return on AA in J, with the LHR-JFK-LHR operated by BA and on BA flight numbers, am I able to use a joker to upgrade myself into F on the TATL sectors.?
My initial guess would be no, if the ticket is issued on AA stock, but worth asking before I book.
Last edited by Flythe96flag; Aug 22, 16 at 4:39 am
Aug 22, 16, 4:40 am
#426
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 41,788
Hi, I'm looking for some advice regarding a mixed-carrier booking.
If I book a BRU-LHR-JFK-LAX return on AA in J, with the LHR-JFK-LHR operated by BA and on BA flight numbers, am I able to use a joker to upgrade myself into F on the TATL sectors.?
My initial guess would be no, if the ticket is issued on AA stock, but worth asking before I book.
If I book a BRU-LHR-JFK-LAX return on AA in J, with the LHR-JFK-LHR operated by BA and on BA flight numbers, am I able to use a joker to upgrade myself into F on the TATL sectors.?
My initial guess would be no, if the ticket is issued on AA stock, but worth asking before I book.
Aug 22, 16, 4:53 am
#427
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL / GfL
Posts: 3,049
Some advice requested from the knowledgable group on here - my Thanksgiving trip to LAX via NYC has just been subjected to AA's flight schedule cull over the holiday period.
I have been helpfully rebooked onto another AA JFK > LAX flight on Thanksgiving Thursday, it just happens to depart before I have even left LCY on the babybus to get to JFK and from looking at the revised schedule, no JFK > LAX flights look to be departing after breakfast, so no BA flights from LHR will make a direct West Coast connection on that day.
All sectors were booked with BA, and it would actually suit me to leave on the trip from London on the Friday or Saturday - but I'm not sure if BA would allow me change the LCY > JFK sector to any LON > NYC flight the day after my scheduled booking given the AA schedule cull.
I ask here because I will (fingers crossed) make GGL this weekend, so am wondering if waiting to discuss the issue with the GGL folks post my status upgrade may help my situation, or is the general perception that Gold and GGL call centre folks are reading from the same company script, so it won't really matter when I call them to discuss my options?
Pilot37
I have been helpfully rebooked onto another AA JFK > LAX flight on Thanksgiving Thursday, it just happens to depart before I have even left LCY on the babybus to get to JFK and from looking at the revised schedule, no JFK > LAX flights look to be departing after breakfast, so no BA flights from LHR will make a direct West Coast connection on that day.
All sectors were booked with BA, and it would actually suit me to leave on the trip from London on the Friday or Saturday - but I'm not sure if BA would allow me change the LCY > JFK sector to any LON > NYC flight the day after my scheduled booking given the AA schedule cull.
I ask here because I will (fingers crossed) make GGL this weekend, so am wondering if waiting to discuss the issue with the GGL folks post my status upgrade may help my situation, or is the general perception that Gold and GGL call centre folks are reading from the same company script, so it won't really matter when I call them to discuss my options?
Pilot37
Last edited by Pilot37; Aug 22, 16 at 5:02 am
Aug 22, 16, 6:32 am
#428
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,435
I would wait until your status updates to GGL.
Without disclosing too much, I have had help from the GL team in solving urgent issues that I was unable to resolve through traditional channels, even though it may have traditionally fallen outside of their authority.
That is not to say they will do whatever you ask, but they are your best bet. I would wait, if you have the opportunity to do so.
Without disclosing too much, I have had help from the GL team in solving urgent issues that I was unable to resolve through traditional channels, even though it may have traditionally fallen outside of their authority.
That is not to say they will do whatever you ask, but they are your best bet. I would wait, if you have the opportunity to do so.
Aug 22, 16, 7:11 am
#429
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Programs: BA (GGL G4L), AA (Gold), HH (Diamond); Marriott (Gold)
Posts: 3,010
Some advice requested from the knowledgable group on here - my Thanksgiving trip to LAX via NYC has just been subjected to AA's flight schedule cull over the holiday period.
I have been helpfully rebooked onto another AA JFK > LAX flight on Thanksgiving Thursday, it just happens to depart before I have even left LCY on the babybus to get to JFK and from looking at the revised schedule, no JFK > LAX flights look to be departing after breakfast, so no BA flights from LHR will make a direct West Coast connection on that day.
All sectors were booked with BA, and it would actually suit me to leave on the trip from London on the Friday or Saturday - but I'm not sure if BA would allow me change the LCY > JFK sector to any LON > NYC flight the day after my scheduled booking given the AA schedule cull.
I ask here because I will (fingers crossed) make GGL this weekend, so am wondering if waiting to discuss the issue with the GGL folks post my status upgrade may help my situation, or is the general perception that Gold and GGL call centre folks are reading from the same company script, so it won't really matter when I call them to discuss my options?
Pilot37
I have been helpfully rebooked onto another AA JFK > LAX flight on Thanksgiving Thursday, it just happens to depart before I have even left LCY on the babybus to get to JFK and from looking at the revised schedule, no JFK > LAX flights look to be departing after breakfast, so no BA flights from LHR will make a direct West Coast connection on that day.
All sectors were booked with BA, and it would actually suit me to leave on the trip from London on the Friday or Saturday - but I'm not sure if BA would allow me change the LCY > JFK sector to any LON > NYC flight the day after my scheduled booking given the AA schedule cull.
I ask here because I will (fingers crossed) make GGL this weekend, so am wondering if waiting to discuss the issue with the GGL folks post my status upgrade may help my situation, or is the general perception that Gold and GGL call centre folks are reading from the same company script, so it won't really matter when I call them to discuss my options?
Pilot37
Aug 22, 16, 2:33 pm
#430
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,435
Called BA to book it, got excellent service from the GL team again, as usual. ^
1490 for BRU-LHR-JFK-LAX return, with the transcons in F.
GUF1 on the TATL sectors using a Joker too. Flights aren't until next year, so Expertflyer alert set for award availability in case I will be able to redeem that way and get the Joker back. Quite pleased.
1490 for BRU-LHR-JFK-LAX return, with the transcons in F.
GUF1 on the TATL sectors using a Joker too. Flights aren't until next year, so Expertflyer alert set for award availability in case I will be able to redeem that way and get the Joker back. Quite pleased.
Aug 24, 16, 3:10 pm
#432
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,435
Called BA to book it, got excellent service from the GL team again, as usual. ^
1490 for BRU-LHR-JFK-LAX return, with the transcons in F.
GUF1 on the TATL sectors using a Joker too. Flights aren't until next year, so Expertflyer alert set for award availability in case I will be able to redeem that way and get the Joker back. Quite pleased.
1490 for BRU-LHR-JFK-LAX return, with the transcons in F.
GUF1 on the TATL sectors using a Joker too. Flights aren't until next year, so Expertflyer alert set for award availability in case I will be able to redeem that way and get the Joker back. Quite pleased.
Aug 31, 16, 5:14 am
#433
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL / GfL
Posts: 3,049
Well - it has happened (and I blame you all here on FT! 
Overnight my last few flights posted and I crossed the magic 5K TP threshold approx 2.5yrs after reaching Gold for the first time.
My thanks for all the advice which the entire board have offered up over the past year I've been an FT member and I hope I get to meet and share a few glasses of LPGS in the various CCR's around the World with some of you.
I'll update my profile when I can access a proper PC.
Pilot37
Overnight my last few flights posted and I crossed the magic 5K TP threshold approx 2.5yrs after reaching Gold for the first time.
My thanks for all the advice which the entire board have offered up over the past year I've been an FT member and I hope I get to meet and share a few glasses of LPGS in the various CCR's around the World with some of you.
I'll update my profile when I can access a proper PC.
Pilot37
Aug 31, 16, 5:26 am
#434
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 62,167
Welcome to GGL and CCR Pilot37. Your ermine has been enhanced to synthetic squirrel (XL size only) but hopefully no-one will comment. Allow 6 weeks for delivery, but the unshiny card will be with much sooner, perhaps a week all being well.
Aug 31, 16, 7:51 am
#435
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Programs: BA (GGL G4L), AA (Gold), HH (Diamond); Marriott (Gold)
Posts: 3,010
Congratulations and welcome to GGL and CCR, Pilot37! Hopefully your first trip as a GGL is as exciting as mine was ( http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/briti...-trip-ggl.html )!
