Originally Posted by Great_circle (Post 28231971)

I never had a chance to 'use' it. The Silver card however was needed on some occasions when visiting a different Oneworld lounge than the dedicated lounge. Despite status and number on the boarding pass.

Originally Posted by etiene (Post 28270635)

This isn't what has happened with my membership: I must have registered in August a couple of years ago and my membership year is running to September despite my first flights only crediting in March this year.

Originally Posted by etiene (Post 28270862)

ETA: I suppose it's possible the inactivity delay only lasts a year max, after which your date gets set automatically - as I say registration was 2015 so that would account for it.

Originally Posted by Maluku_Flyer (Post 28279699)

So your account was "reset to zero" after one year even though the clock never actually (should have) started running. That sounds like a programming error. Give them a call.

Originally Posted by MattTaiwan (Post 28287657)

I recently achieved Gold before the May 8, the tier points collection year ends. However I just flown 4 QR flights between Apr. 28 - May 2 which did not request to input my BA membership number.

I am wondering if I contact EXEC to claim the missing miles/tier points now, those tier points will be counted into the 2018 membership year? or it will be reset to 0 since all flights were completed before the 2017 tier points collection year? Thanks!

Originally Posted by KARFA (Post 28287696)

They would be credited as of the date of each flight. They would not count towards your current membership year.

Originally Posted by irish_goat (Post 28298710)

I'm wondering, if I get an Avios linked CC could I use it to buy euros and earn points? And would there be anything stopping me from changing those euros back into sterling and repeating the process?

Originally Posted by foolonthehill (Post 28301629)

There's nothing to stop you, but I think you'll find it's not a good idea, and won't do what you want I'm afraid! Credit cards tend to treat cash advance transactions (including forex cash) very differently to normal purchases: they tend to have a higher interest rate (with no free period even if paid in full), extra charges and don't earn benefits. Presumably to avoid exactly what you are suggesting. From the Amex T&C's...

"No Avios will accrue on:
- interest, fees (including default fees), balance transfers, cash advances (including transactions treated as cash), loading of prepaid cards, American Express Travellers Cheque purchases or foreign exchange transactions; and
- any amounts that are subsequently re-credited to your Card Account by way of refunds or other types of credit."

Originally Posted by irish_goat (Post 28301710)

I thought that might be the case but the Lloyds bank terms and conditions doesn't mention cash advances.

Originally Posted by FT Guide

BA operated + BA flight prefix
BA operated + other flight prefix
Other carrier operated + BA flight prefix
IB operated + IB flight prefix

Originally Posted by BA.COM

6.2. Card entitlement is based on the number of Tier Points earned or total number of eligible flights taken in a Tier Point Collection Year. Each Member's Card status will be reviewed at the end of each Tier Point Collection Year before the expiry date of the current membership . Tier Points and eligible flights can only be counted once. At the end of each Tier Point Collection Year the Member's Tier Point or eligible flight level returns to zero. Members progress from Blue to Bronze, Bronze to Silver and from Silver to Gold. In order to achieve or retain Bronze status Members must ensure they take at least 2 flights operated and marketed by British Airways during each Tier Point Collection Year in addition to obtaining either the required number of Tier Points or completing the required number of eligible flights. In order to achieve or retain Silver or Gold status Members must ensure they take at least four flights operated by British Airways during each Tier Point Collection Year in addition to obtaining the required number of Tier Points.

Originally Posted by Moomba (Post 28317774)

Are the T&Cs wrong or our guide?