GGL partner cards efficiency question
Jan 3, 2018, 3:27 am
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GGL partner cards efficiency question
From the 2017 T&Cs: https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb...-list-benefits
8.3. On receipt of a satisfactory application form British Airways shall at its discretion issue to the Nominee a discretionary Silver/Gold Partner Card which will be valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of issue. For Nominees who are existing Executive Club members, the discretionary British Airways Silver/Gold Card period shall begin from the date of acceptance by British Airways of the Nominee and last until the Nominee’s Membership Year End date and for the 12 month period thereafter. For Nominees who are not existing Executive Club Members at time of nomination Silver/Gold Cards will be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of acceptance by British Airways of the Nominee.
So If someone gets nominated and only has 2 months left in his/her's current membership year, would you suggest to create a new account or not?
8.3. On receipt of a satisfactory application form British Airways shall at its discretion issue to the Nominee a discretionary Silver/Gold Partner Card which will be valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of issue. For Nominees who are existing Executive Club members, the discretionary British Airways Silver/Gold Card period shall begin from the date of acceptance by British Airways of the Nominee and last until the Nominee’s Membership Year End date and for the 12 month period thereafter. For Nominees who are not existing Executive Club Members at time of nomination Silver/Gold Cards will be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of acceptance by British Airways of the Nominee.
So If someone gets nominated and only has 2 months left in his/her's current membership year, would you suggest to create a new account or not?
Jan 3, 2018, 3:41 am
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If creating a new account, you would get 12 months from approval.
If using an existing account, you would get 12 months plus whatever remained in the recipient's year - so in this specific case the status would last 14 months.
Unless there's a pressing need for immediate status, the sensible thing here is to wait until the recipient's year has just started in two months, and then do the nomination - this would give nearly 24 months.
If using an existing account, you would get 12 months plus whatever remained in the recipient's year - so in this specific case the status would last 14 months.
Unless there's a pressing need for immediate status, the sensible thing here is to wait until the recipient's year has just started in two months, and then do the nomination - this would give nearly 24 months.
Jan 3, 2018, 3:45 am
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If creating a new account, you would get 12 months from approval.
If using an existing account, you would get 12 months plus whatever remained in the recipient's year - so in this specific case the status would last 14 months.
Unless there's a pressing need for immediate status, the sensible thing here is to wait until the recipient's year has just started in two months, and then do the nomination - this would give nearly 24 months.
If using an existing account, you would get 12 months plus whatever remained in the recipient's year - so in this specific case the status would last 14 months.
Unless there's a pressing need for immediate status, the sensible thing here is to wait until the recipient's year has just started in two months, and then do the nomination - this would give nearly 24 months.
Jan 3, 2018, 3:49 am
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I've never made nor been the recipient of a GGL status gift, so is this how it works in practice? The rule clearly refers to membership year, not card expiry ...
Jan 3, 2018, 3:51 am
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I think the reason for this is that when doing the nomination online between say 9 March 2018 and 30 April 2018 the system incorrectly only gives the status for the rest of the current membership year so up to 30 April 2019. The nominee is entitled to the full year after (so up to 30 April 2020) but this can only be fixed by calling the GGL line. Alternatively if you nominate after card expiry (so 1 May 2018 onwards) this problem doesn't occur and the nominee would get up to 30 April 2020 automatically.
Jan 3, 2018, 4:23 am
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It’s a known system defect at BA’s end. So in this circumstance, the GGL member has to call once you go past the expiry of your current card and you’re downgraded, to ask BA to reinstate your status for another membership year. A bit more hassle, takes another phone call, but can be done.
I think the reason for this is that when doing the nomination online between say 9 March 2018 and 30 April 2018 the system incorrectly only gives the status for the rest of the current membership year so up to 30 April 2019. The nominee is entitled to the full year after (so up to 30 April 2020) but this can only be fixed by calling the GGL line. Alternatively if you nominate after card expiry (so 1 May 2018 onwards) this problem doesn't occur and the nominee would get up to 30 April 2020 automatically.
Jan 3, 2018, 4:40 am
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Yes, you need to wait until the card expiry date and then call or email. My son's status moved to bronze on 31 Dec and one email to the GGL line had his account re-instated to silver within 5 minutes, for another 23 months. Very efficient but it's definitely based on card expiry rather than membership year expiry.
Jan 3, 2018, 5:14 am
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I opened a new account for somebody yesterday and will nominate them later this week. I fully expect that they will get two full years at Silver. In fact, almost 26 months, when card expiry is taken into account.
Jan 3, 2018, 5:18 am
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May 10, 2018, 4:26 pm
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So gifted status by a friend.
My year ended May the 8th and old card was valid till June the 30th. I got gold status till June the 30th 2009. Called BA gold line twice re extension to 2020 (as per T&C, given the fact that my year ended in May the 8th) but both agents were clueless.
Any advice?
My year ended May the 8th and old card was valid till June the 30th. I got gold status till June the 30th 2009. Called BA gold line twice re extension to 2020 (as per T&C, given the fact that my year ended in May the 8th) but both agents were clueless.
Any advice?
May 10, 2018, 4:39 pm
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So gifted status by a friend.
My year ended May the 8th and old card was valid till June the 30th. I got gold status till June the 30th 2009. Called BA gold line twice re extension to 2020 (as per T&C, given the fact that my year ended in May the 8th) but both agents were clueless.
Any advice?
My year ended May the 8th and old card was valid till June the 30th. I got gold status till June the 30th 2009. Called BA gold line twice re extension to 2020 (as per T&C, given the fact that my year ended in May the 8th) but both agents were clueless.
Any advice?
May 10, 2018, 5:49 pm
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