The end of Diamond Club! [MBNA CC earning ceased 30 Sept, Avios transfer 30 Nov 2016]
Aug 31, 2016, 10:48 am
#31
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Deptford, UK.
Programs: BD Gold (yes forever), BA Silver, Hilton Gold.
Posts: 547
Same for me, this was my first foray into aniline mile collecting and I managed to travel to many fun places and in some very nice premium cabins that I would have never otherwise been able to afford. Got my first DC card in 2004, with a credit limit of £400. I had to spend £1 to get 20,000 miles. Cancel the card and repeat every six months... ah the good old days.
Aug 31, 2016, 11:52 am
#33
Join Date: Jun 2003
Programs: BA, IHG, 5C
Posts: 4,413
Aug 31, 2016, 11:54 am
#34
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2005
Programs: BA Gold, A3 Gold, FB Gold, Bonvoy Titanium / LTP, Accor Plat
Posts: 13,896
Since I'm no longer resident in the UK (and had told MBNA this), I hope I can keep hold of either this card or a replacement they offer - and if the latter, hope it offers something half decent. :/
Aug 31, 2016, 12:04 pm
#36
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA Silver, IHG Diamond, Hilton Gold,
Posts: 558
Nooooooooo. Just received the email. Both my and Mrs flyoffs BA PP cards awaiting Jan and March end of years before triggering to maximise 2 years.
I need to apply for more cards while sign ups are still decent. My Tesco MasterCard has sat in a draw as even with the legacy 800 Avois per £2.50 if clubcard points after the devaluation of wasn't good.
I am upset. I can see more Qatar sale fares being bought in his household.
I need to apply for more cards while sign ups are still decent. My Tesco MasterCard has sat in a draw as even with the legacy 800 Avois per £2.50 if clubcard points after the devaluation of wasn't good.
I am upset. I can see more Qatar sale fares being bought in his household.
Aug 31, 2016, 12:14 pm
#38
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: BAEC Gold/GGL, IHG Diamond AMB
Posts: 1,074
Absolute shocker that just checked email after long day in office and saw that mail then came straight on here to mourn 
Thing is it's such a good double pack - there's no replacement even near it....
Thing is it's such a good double pack - there's no replacement even near it....
Aug 31, 2016, 12:18 pm
#39
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: SE1, London
Posts: 23,449
Sad times. The MC delivering 2.5 miles per £ is simply irreplaceable. Still mourning some of the amazing BD Miles and Cash awards, auto-upgrades to J on Euro awards - 12 hours of J to TBS and back for beans and the GUV.
Aug 31, 2016, 12:24 pm
#40
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 13
Aghhhhhh - the final nail in the BMI coffin. I'm distraught - I'll need several G&Ts this evening to get over this.
I will now have to weigh up the BA Amex or the Tesco credit card. (Earn Tesco points and and convert it at a rate of £2.50 vouchers for 600 points). Obviously no where near the 1.5 points per point we were getting.[Edit Tesco clubcard gets you the above rate - the Tesco credit card gets 1 point per £8 or 1 point per £4 in Tesco. their premier card gets you double that but with annual fee of £150)
Also looks like HSBC Premier Credit Card (MasterCard) might be worth investigating at 1 point per £2 spent but no annual fee and not Amex.
FOnly
I will now have to weigh up the BA Amex or the Tesco credit card. (Earn Tesco points and and convert it at a rate of £2.50 vouchers for 600 points). Obviously no where near the 1.5 points per point we were getting.[Edit Tesco clubcard gets you the above rate - the Tesco credit card gets 1 point per £8 or 1 point per £4 in Tesco. their premier card gets you double that but with annual fee of £150)
Also looks like HSBC Premier Credit Card (MasterCard) might be worth investigating at 1 point per £2 spent but no annual fee and not Amex.
FOnly
Last edited by Fonly; Aug 31, 2016 at 1:07 pm
Aug 31, 2016, 12:35 pm
#41
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Stirling, Scotland
Programs: Amex Centurion - BA Silver - IHG Diamond Elite - HHonors Diamond - M&M
Posts: 2,013
Sad day, but had to come along some time.
I'm Avios ok to around 2 million so shouldn't have a problem there for a bit.
On the 2.5 x MasterCard though I'd spend about £10k a month on payments that don't accept Amex.
Now time to look for Mastercard & Visa alternatives to be in place for end of next month?
I'm Avios ok to around 2 million so shouldn't have a problem there for a bit.
On the 2.5 x MasterCard though I'd spend about £10k a month on payments that don't accept Amex.
Now time to look for Mastercard & Visa alternatives to be in place for end of next month?
Aug 31, 2016, 12:35 pm
#42
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Edinburgh
Programs: BA, LH
Posts: 64
I'm another one who got introduced to airline mile collecting through this card. And experiencing the delights of turning left as I board the plane. J class in BD's own A330 MAN to ORD. AirNZ's excellent Business Premier to LA. Sampling F class LH style, including the First Class Lounge. Although Mrs C and I both found ourselves cringing when our chauffeur driven Porsche Cayenne took us to the steps of our homeward flight to EDI. That's still a bit fancy for us!