Lifetime Gold at last. Thank you BA FT.
Nov 16, 2017, 10:19 am
#1
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Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 40
Lifetime Gold at last. Thank you BA FT.
Just wanted to put my head above the parapet and thank the BA FlyerTalk forum for all the tips and tricks over the years to help me get here. It’s taken 20 years and really happy now not to have to worry about chasing renewal.
BA probably don’t realise what a powerful marketing tool they have with LTG. Until they announced it, my travel priority was mainly focussed on renewing Gold with BA and then using other carriers for convenience and schedules. Once I realised that LTG was achievable, my efforts switched to putting most of my travel with BA/OneWorld and they certainly benefited from this.
A further observation with my experience of a number of different airlines is that BA compares quite favourably. My flights have been mainly punctual, the lounges comfortable, reasonable food & wine and the staff helpful. Where there have been travel challenges, between BA and the travel agency it has been sorted out. There have been a few service misses over the years, but you get that in any large organisation. My biggest gripe with BA has been the availability of avios seats in premium cabins. When you generate the avios by travelling in these cabins, it is a reasonable assumption that is how you would like to spend them. It is difficult trying to plan a year in advance or at short notice with busy work schedules. BA could generate a lot of goodwill by being more flexible with their avios seat availability. Other than that, it has generally been a good ride.
Thanks again!
BA probably don’t realise what a powerful marketing tool they have with LTG. Until they announced it, my travel priority was mainly focussed on renewing Gold with BA and then using other carriers for convenience and schedules. Once I realised that LTG was achievable, my efforts switched to putting most of my travel with BA/OneWorld and they certainly benefited from this.
A further observation with my experience of a number of different airlines is that BA compares quite favourably. My flights have been mainly punctual, the lounges comfortable, reasonable food & wine and the staff helpful. Where there have been travel challenges, between BA and the travel agency it has been sorted out. There have been a few service misses over the years, but you get that in any large organisation. My biggest gripe with BA has been the availability of avios seats in premium cabins. When you generate the avios by travelling in these cabins, it is a reasonable assumption that is how you would like to spend them. It is difficult trying to plan a year in advance or at short notice with busy work schedules. BA could generate a lot of goodwill by being more flexible with their avios seat availability. Other than that, it has generally been a good ride.
Thanks again!
Nov 16, 2017, 11:05 am
#4
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,927
Indeed, and more importantly welcome to FlyerTalk @Weary Nomad! Lifetime status is a great perk and one to enjoy as work travel subsides and retirement lurks. Now you have come out of lurkerdom I hope you continue to join in and share your experiences.
Welcome aboard ^
I love your username - and one I recognise so well.
Welcome aboard ^
I love your username - and one I recognise so well.