Gold Guest List beginner's guide
Dec 19, 2017, 5:08 pm
#1051
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,930
I just had a call with India where we resolved the Hilton card issue. However I was told that this was a 5k benefit only, fortunately we got that one resolved. HOWEVER, whilst the agent was offline checking for sure I pulled up the T&Cs for what was 5k (I thought it was CCR only) I came across this:
A search for "partner" up thread could not find anything relevant to this, so is this "new news"???? Eek! I going to have trouble explaining certain behaviour to SWMBO if this is the case!
A search for "partner" up thread could not find anything relevant to this, so is this "new news"???? Eek! I going to have trouble explaining certain behaviour to SWMBO if this is the case!
EDIT: Yes, see here: https://www.britishairways.com/en-us.../gold-benefits that is the Gold benefits page, not the Gold Guest List page.
Dec 19, 2017, 5:38 pm
#1052
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: London
Programs: Don't even mention it. Grrrrrrr.
Posts: 968
IIRC that is from the Gold benefits page showing what you will receive at 5000 TPs. The partner cards are now given with GGL - they used to be offered at 4500 TPs.
EDIT: Yes, see here: https://www.britishairways.com/en-us.../gold-benefits that is the Gold benefits page, not the Gold Guest List page.
EDIT: Yes, see here: https://www.britishairways.com/en-us.../gold-benefits that is the Gold benefits page, not the Gold Guest List page.
(or maybe it's coming and we just haven't been told.....well it's worth scaring the hares no?
)
Jan 1, 2018, 3:07 am
#1053
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL / GfL
Posts: 3,266
I know this has probably been asked a hundred times above, but quick check if somebody would be so kind, I’m pricing up an Asia itinerary for my parents with Propeller travel, but didn’t realise I had to be on the PNR in order to use a GUF2 for them. If I manage to get BA to price up the same itinerary, can I use a joker via BA even if I am not on the PNR?
Thanks, Pilot37
Thanks, Pilot37
Jan 1, 2018, 3:57 am
#1054
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: UK
Programs: Mucci, BA, AF
Posts: 10,130
Yes you can.
Jan 3, 2018, 9:05 pm
#1056
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: HKG
Programs: BA(GGL) QF LTS CX AM, Hilton Diamond, PPL(A)
Posts: 1,654
My last 140 TP finally posted to hit the 5,000 TP threshold. Now waiting for my profile to update overnight.
Look forward to being able to call the GGL line + gifting partner cards + having free cancellations!
I wonder what else will change?
Look forward to being able to call the GGL line + gifting partner cards + having free cancellations!
I wonder what else will change?
Jan 4, 2018, 2:19 am
#1057
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA GGL, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 910
Oh and the infamous Shift+Click ability in MMB seat selection to eject normal Golds from 1A/1K.
Jan 4, 2018, 5:03 am
#1058
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: HKG
Programs: BA(GGL) QF LTS CX AM, Hilton Diamond, PPL(A)
Posts: 1,654
Is the GGL number only available for the UK and US?
I live in HKG - and the number I am given seem to be a normal blue number, even when I was gold. I normally make a call to the UK to reach the gold line (though the HKG line is not too bad though in the mornings when the UK is asleep)
I live in HKG - and the number I am given seem to be a normal blue number, even when I was gold. I normally make a call to the UK to reach the gold line (though the HKG line is not too bad though in the mornings when the UK is asleep)
Jan 5, 2018, 12:03 am
#1059
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: HKG
Programs: BA(GGL) QF LTS CX AM, Hilton Diamond, PPL(A)
Posts: 1,654
Is the GGL number only available for the UK and US?
I live in HKG - and the number I am given seem to be a normal blue number, even when I was gold. I normally make a call to the UK to reach the gold line (though the HKG line is not too bad though in the mornings when the UK is asleep)
I live in HKG - and the number I am given seem to be a normal blue number, even when I was gold. I normally make a call to the UK to reach the gold line (though the HKG line is not too bad though in the mornings when the UK is asleep)
I called the HKG number and was connected straight away to a HKG person that answered "gold guest list". Wow looks like they maintain GGL call centres all around the world?
Jan 10, 2018, 11:48 am
#1060
Suspended
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL, AA 1MM LT GLD, SPG PLAT, National Exec Selc, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Silver
Posts: 8,278
Could someone please ping me the GGL e-mail address via PM?
Jan 11, 2018, 4:40 am
#1061
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL & CCR, GFL
Posts: 495
Jan 11, 2018, 5:03 am
#1062
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 262
I hadn't read this thread for a while and I used a joker last week for a booking on which I'm not travelling. It all went through fine, so I'm surprised to see this now. If disallowing this is indeed the new policy then it's not being consistently applied.
Jan 15, 2018, 8:21 pm
#1063
Join Date: Mar 2003
Programs: BA GGL; AA LT Gold; AS 100K; DL MM GM; Hyatt G*list, Hilton Diamond; SQ silver
Posts: 3,806
I will be reaching GGL in two weeks. I have a few questions on the benefits of GGL:
- Can 'jokers' be 'parked' by making a booking before they expire and then changing the booking?
- Is the no fee cancellation of award booking only for awards on which the GGL member travels or does it apply to any booking made with the member's Avios?
Jan 15, 2018, 8:30 pm
#1064
Original Poster
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Arizona
Programs: BA (GGL G4L), AA (Gold), HH (Diamond); Marriott (Gold)
Posts: 3,011
I will be reaching GGL in two weeks. I have a few questions on the benefits of GGL:
- Can 'jokers' be 'parked' by making a booking before they expire and then changing the booking?
- Is the no fee cancellation of award booking only for awards on which the GGL member travels or does it apply to any booking made with the member's Avios?
For the first question, yes, within the usual rules of tickets only being valid up to a year after booking.
For the second question, I don't know the answer but I'm sure someone else will.
Jan 15, 2018, 8:36 pm
#1065
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: TPA/ABZ
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold. GGL/CCR.
Posts: 13,252
I will be reaching GGL in two weeks. I have a few questions on the benefits of GGL:
- Can 'jokers' be 'parked' by making a booking before they expire and then changing the booking?
- Is the no fee cancellation of award booking only for awards on which the GGL member travels or does it apply to any booking made with the member's Avios?