Gold Guest List beginner's guide
Jan 23, 2019, 4:22 pm
#1396
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: London, Sth Africa or LAS
Programs: VS Silver, BA Blue - finally; but hotels.com Gold :)
Posts: 1,858
Just to flag an issue with the ongoing operation of the GGL perk of Hilton hotels Diamond status.
Honors played around with its IT at the end of October 2018. It looks like various data got lost or never transferred to the new setup. Anyway, Honors are having more trouble than usual sorting members 2019 status out where its not directly from stays/nights/$$$. Bits and pieces on this in the Hilton sub-forum though the GGL perk kind of lost in other noise.
This issue is likely to affect some BAEC GGLs now or come 1st April where we've relied on the manual GGL team --> Honors confirmation spreadsheet/weekly notification; and subsequent Honors status update or extension.
I am now a 2019 Silver instead of Diamond (grrr) and Honors agents are badly sighted on this particular issue within the wider glitchfest they are dealing with. I am slowly going thru various escalations to get this fixed and holding off bringing in Lauren over on the Hilton sub-forum for now.
As such beware and recheck your Honors status is correct before making bookings.
Honors played around with its IT at the end of October 2018. It looks like various data got lost or never transferred to the new setup. Anyway, Honors are having more trouble than usual sorting members 2019 status out where its not directly from stays/nights/$$$. Bits and pieces on this in the Hilton sub-forum though the GGL perk kind of lost in other noise.
This issue is likely to affect some BAEC GGLs now or come 1st April where we've relied on the manual GGL team --> Honors confirmation spreadsheet/weekly notification; and subsequent Honors status update or extension.
I am now a 2019 Silver instead of Diamond (grrr) and Honors agents are badly sighted on this particular issue within the wider glitchfest they are dealing with. I am slowly going thru various escalations to get this fixed and holding off bringing in Lauren over on the Hilton sub-forum for now.
As such beware and recheck your Honors status is correct before making bookings.
Jan 24, 2019, 3:02 am
#1397
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond
Posts: 7,768
I rang up on a Sat or Sun evening and was told my name would be on the list on Monday.
Had my Diamond status after a couple of days (although got a new account as I didn't know my number off the top of my head and BA used my new email address).
Stayed at the HGI at LHR yesterday night on a holiday booking through BA and was asked if I had any Hilton status at check-in. Got the benefits for that stay so a nice bonus.
Had my Diamond status after a couple of days (although got a new account as I didn't know my number off the top of my head and BA used my new email address).
Stayed at the HGI at LHR yesterday night on a holiday booking through BA and was asked if I had any Hilton status at check-in. Got the benefits for that stay so a nice bonus.
Jan 26, 2019, 5:01 am
#1398
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Manchester
Programs: BA GfL, Marriott TfL, Hertz 5*
Posts: 267
Using Jokers on bookings containing BA/AF
I've read "All flights must be on BA metal (cannot be used on codeshares with AA, CX, etc.), though can be combined with itineraries with seats on other metal if normal availability is available on those flights" in the Wiki.
I'm looking at a MAN-LHR-HEL-LHR-DXB-LHR-HEL-LHR-MAN on 2 tickets. The MAN-LHR-HEL return is much cheaper if I fly LHR-HEL on BA. But I don't fancy the Back-to-Back in HEL (even though I read it's doable). So I'd like the other ticket HEL-LHR-DXB return to be on AY from HEL-LHR return.
BUT, I'd like to use a joker and a GUF1 to upgrade the LHR-DXB leg to F (and leave the LHR-HEL leg in AY J), can I request this ?
I'm looking at a MAN-LHR-HEL-LHR-DXB-LHR-HEL-LHR-MAN on 2 tickets. The MAN-LHR-HEL return is much cheaper if I fly LHR-HEL on BA. But I don't fancy the Back-to-Back in HEL (even though I read it's doable). So I'd like the other ticket HEL-LHR-DXB return to be on AY from HEL-LHR return.
BUT, I'd like to use a joker and a GUF1 to upgrade the LHR-DXB leg to F (and leave the LHR-HEL leg in AY J), can I request this ?
Jan 26, 2019, 5:08 am
#1399
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC GGL/GFl, HH Diamond, BW Diamond, Virgin Voyages Deep Blue Extra, Blue Peter Badge Holder
Posts: 3,937
I've read "All flights must be on BA metal (cannot be used on codeshares with AA, CX, etc.), though can be combined with itineraries with seats on other metal if normal availability is available on those flights" in the Wiki.
I'm looking at a MAN-LHR-HEL-LHR-DXB-LHR-HEL-LHR-MAN on 2 tickets. The MAN-LHR-HEL return is much cheaper if I fly LHR-HEL on BA. But I don't fancy the Back-to-Back in HEL (even though I read it's doable). So I'd like the other ticket HEL-LHR-DXB return to be on AY from HEL-LHR return.
BUT, I'd like to use a joker and a GUF1 to upgrade the LHR-DXB leg to F (and leave the LHR-HEL leg in AY J), can I request this ?
I'm looking at a MAN-LHR-HEL-LHR-DXB-LHR-HEL-LHR-MAN on 2 tickets. The MAN-LHR-HEL return is much cheaper if I fly LHR-HEL on BA. But I don't fancy the Back-to-Back in HEL (even though I read it's doable). So I'd like the other ticket HEL-LHR-DXB return to be on AY from HEL-LHR return.
BUT, I'd like to use a joker and a GUF1 to upgrade the LHR-DXB leg to F (and leave the LHR-HEL leg in AY J), can I request this ?
Jan 26, 2019, 5:09 am
#1400
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,959
If you book your HEL-LHR-DXB with BA and it’s on a BA ticket, and if the LHR-DXB is booked under the BA flight number you should be able to use a joker and GUF1.
Jan 27, 2019, 5:42 am
#1401
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 2,447
For guesting two into lounges, I assume that's all BA lounges, not just LHR? Not used this benefit but hope to do so later.
Jan 27, 2019, 6:14 am
#1402
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA, U2+, SK, AF/KL, IHG, Hilton, others gathering dust...
Posts: 2,552
Yes, GGL can guest 2 into any BA-operated lounge (excluding CCRs, I think), but not those of other OW carriers or third party lounges. Expect to have the occasional debate with BA lounge agents about this benefit...I’ve had a few, but always got the guests entry in the end.
Jan 27, 2019, 7:15 am
#1403
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: TPA/ABZ
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold. GGL/CCR.
Posts: 13,248
Yes, GGL can guest 2 into any BA-operated lounge (excluding CCRs, I think), but not those of other OW carriers or third party lounges. Expect to have the occasional debate with BA lounge agents about this benefit...I’ve had a few, but always got the guests entry in the end.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28247202-post2.html
This post provides rules that applies to all oneworld partner lounges.
Last edited by golfmad; Jan 27, 2019 at 7:57 am
Jan 27, 2019, 7:31 am
#1404
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BA, U2+, SK, AF/KL, IHG, Hilton, others gathering dust...
Posts: 2,552
It’s all listed in detail here:
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28247202-post2.html
Applies to all oneworld partner lounges.
The clarification from my post is that GGL can take 2 guests into CCR, if GGL is flying BA F, and guests are also flying BA. Never tried this personally.
Jan 27, 2019, 7:51 am
#1405
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: TPA/ABZ
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold. GGL/CCR.
Posts: 13,248
Yes, and that post says GGL can only take one guest into OW partner lounges. I was answering about the right to take 2 guests.
The clarification from my post is that GGL can take 2 guests into CCR, if GGL is flying BA F, and guests are also flying BA. Never tried this personally.
Jan 27, 2019, 9:00 am
#1406
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: Mucci, BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Stena Gold
Posts: 1,093
My year end is 8th March
I'll take the flight that gets me over 5000 on 28th Feb on AA. What are the chances of getting, and using 2 jokers before my year resets? Will I definitely get two more after the reset?
Thanks
I'll take the flight that gets me over 5000 on 28th Feb on AA. What are the chances of getting, and using 2 jokers before my year resets? Will I definitely get two more after the reset?
Thanks
Jan 27, 2019, 9:14 am
#1407
Moderator: British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: TPA/ABZ
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold. GGL/CCR.
Posts: 13,248
Jan 27, 2019, 9:22 am
#1408
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: Mucci, BAEC GGL/CCR, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Stena Gold
Posts: 1,093
Feb 1, 2019, 1:39 pm
#1409
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, HH Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador
Posts: 77
Please can someone help with the section below from the guide:
"Similar to when flying in first class, cabana and spa reservations may be made up to 28 days in advance for CCR card holders. Cabanas and spa treatments may also be requested upon arrival. Both the cabanas and spa treatments are subject to availability."
I have tried a couple of times to book cabana and spa reservations when flying long-haul in CW with a CCR card, and been told that they are not allowed to book canaba and spa treatments unless flying in First (although some other times, they have done this for me). I am wondering whether the reservations up to 28 days in advance for CCR card holders is an official policy (and if so where can I find it?) or does it depend on who you speak to on the GGL line?
Thanks!
"Similar to when flying in first class, cabana and spa reservations may be made up to 28 days in advance for CCR card holders. Cabanas and spa treatments may also be requested upon arrival. Both the cabanas and spa treatments are subject to availability."
I have tried a couple of times to book cabana and spa reservations when flying long-haul in CW with a CCR card, and been told that they are not allowed to book canaba and spa treatments unless flying in First (although some other times, they have done this for me). I am wondering whether the reservations up to 28 days in advance for CCR card holders is an official policy (and if so where can I find it?) or does it depend on who you speak to on the GGL line?
Thanks!
Feb 1, 2019, 2:23 pm
#1410
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL
Posts: 63
Please can someone help with the section below from the guide:
"Similar to when flying in first class, cabana and spa reservations may be made up to 28 days in advance for CCR card holders. Cabanas and spa treatments may also be requested upon arrival. Both the cabanas and spa treatments are subject to availability."
I have tried a couple of times to book cabana and spa reservations when flying long-haul in CW with a CCR card, and been told that they are not allowed to book canaba and spa treatments unless flying in First (although some other times, they have done this for me). I am wondering whether the reservations up to 28 days in advance for CCR card holders is an official policy (and if so where can I find it?) or does it depend on who you speak to on the GGL line?
Thanks!
"Similar to when flying in first class, cabana and spa reservations may be made up to 28 days in advance for CCR card holders. Cabanas and spa treatments may also be requested upon arrival. Both the cabanas and spa treatments are subject to availability."
I have tried a couple of times to book cabana and spa reservations when flying long-haul in CW with a CCR card, and been told that they are not allowed to book canaba and spa treatments unless flying in First (although some other times, they have done this for me). I am wondering whether the reservations up to 28 days in advance for CCR card holders is an official policy (and if so where can I find it?) or does it depend on who you speak to on the GGL line?
Thanks!