Should Bronze tier have access to Galleries (1 or 2 invites per year)
May 20, 2018, 10:43 pm
#31
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I think Bronze passengers should get lounge access any time they fly in business or first class. After a few free lounge visits, they’ll reach Silver. 
More seriously, a targeted promotion for off peak hours would seem ok, and/or of the lounge sizes in general were substantially increased.
More seriously, a targeted promotion for off peak hours would seem ok, and/or of the lounge sizes in general were substantially increased.
May 20, 2018, 11:30 pm
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May 21, 2018, 12:52 am
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Makes sense to me. Dangle the carrot principal to get you to try the product.
The lounges being busy is an issue of course, but I think that's not always the case, So agree with dylanks, that BA in theory , could put times when access is granted. Say after 4pm. Or the least busiest times.
The lounges being busy is an issue of course, but I think that's not always the case, So agree with dylanks, that BA in theory , could put times when access is granted. Say after 4pm. Or the least busiest times.
May 21, 2018, 12:58 am
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May 21, 2018, 1:04 am
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May 21, 2018, 1:11 am
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I really hope that BA will not go down the route that SAS did when they allowed EuroBonus Silver's (similar level of benefits to BA Bronze) access to the lounges during the school holidays. It made for a complete mess of overcrowding as well as a lot of Silvers not understanding that they cannot get access after that advertised period.
If opening up for Bronze access, BA might as well just allow everyone in.
If opening up for Bronze access, BA might as well just allow everyone in.
May 21, 2018, 1:12 am
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May 21, 2018, 1:14 am
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May 21, 2018, 1:19 am
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I'm not saying that is good for me, as I'd prefer noone in the lounges apart from me.
May 21, 2018, 1:21 am
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I really hope that BA will not go down the route that SAS did when they allowed EuroBonus Silver's (similar level of benefits to BA Bronze) access to the lounges during the school holidays. It made for a complete mess of overcrowding as well as a lot of Silvers not understanding that they cannot get access after that advertised period.
If opening up for Bronze access, BA might as well just allow everyone in.
If opening up for Bronze access, BA might as well just allow everyone in.
May 21, 2018, 1:23 am
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May 21, 2018, 1:35 am
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When exceptions from rules are applied, what logic would prevent the same demand for all other EC/OW levels, i.e. 1-2 yearly GF visits for Silver/Sapphire member with guest, 1-2 CCR visits with guest for all Golds/Emeralds.
Supply tends to trigger demand.
Supply tends to trigger demand.
May 21, 2018, 1:38 am
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So the argument here is that maybe bronze should get a few passes to GC a year as that would incentivise them to fly ba more...
in in which case maybe silvershould get a couple of passes to gf each year?...
and then maybe gold should get a couple of passes to ccr each year?...
oh wait, maybe blue should get a couple of passes to fast track check in security and boarding each year too?...
I’d say that if a bronze would like the couple of passes it means that they are already aware of the value of lounge access and thus no need to give araser to incentivise them. Heck, chances are they may even imagine it to be a lot better than it is. You give them the pass, they come in an ‘in between meals’ period and they think ‘gosh is that what all the fuss is about?!!’
As a reminder, a single return LHR-DME in promo business class and one very cheap discounted return LHR-MAN will get you bronze. Offering lounge access on the LHR-MAN segments on that basis would seem frankly silly to me. A return LHR-DOH-XXX on QR or LHR-JFK-LAX on AA in promo business class and discounted return LHR-HEL will get you silver.
Anyway personally i don’t think it is necessary. Bronze privileges are pretty good for a potentially regular but modest level of flying...
in in which case maybe silvershould get a couple of passes to gf each year?...
and then maybe gold should get a couple of passes to ccr each year?...
oh wait, maybe blue should get a couple of passes to fast track check in security and boarding each year too?...
I’d say that if a bronze would like the couple of passes it means that they are already aware of the value of lounge access and thus no need to give araser to incentivise them. Heck, chances are they may even imagine it to be a lot better than it is. You give them the pass, they come in an ‘in between meals’ period and they think ‘gosh is that what all the fuss is about?!!’
As a reminder, a single return LHR-DME in promo business class and one very cheap discounted return LHR-MAN will get you bronze. Offering lounge access on the LHR-MAN segments on that basis would seem frankly silly to me. A return LHR-DOH-XXX on QR or LHR-JFK-LAX on AA in promo business class and discounted return LHR-HEL will get you silver.
Anyway personally i don’t think it is necessary. Bronze privileges are pretty good for a potentially regular but modest level of flying...
Last edited by orbitmic; May 21, 2018 at 1:51 am
May 21, 2018, 1:48 am
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If someone travels so often they feel being offered 2 visits a year would suit them, then once in a while just spend what can be a little bit more for CE. On many domestic routes and short haul in a sale you can bag a one way for as little as £75 to £85, sometimes £10 more than Y. It’s a no brainier anyhow for 40 TPs and the lounge access.
May 21, 2018, 2:02 am
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So the argument here is that maybe bronze should get a few passes to GC a year as that would incentivise them to fly ba more...
in in which case maybe silvershould get a couple of passes to gf each year?...
and then maybe gold should get a couple of passes to ccr each year?...
oh wait, maybe blue should get a couple of passes to fast track check in security and boarding each year too?...
I’d say that if a bronze would like the couple of passes it means that they are already aware of the value of lounge access and thus no need to give araser to incentivise them. Heck, chances are they may even imagine it to be a lot better than it is. You give them the pass, they come in an ‘in between meals’ period and they think ‘gosh is that what all the fuss is about?!!’
As a reminder, a single return LHR-DME in promo business class and one very cheap discounted return LHR-MAN will get you bronze. Offering lounge access on the LHR-MAN segments on that basis would seem frankly silly to me. A return LHR-DOH-XXX on QR or LHR-JFK-LAX on AA in promo business class and discounted return LHR-HEL will get you silver.
Anyway personally i don’t think it is necessary. Bronze privileges are pretty good for a potentially regular but modest level of flying...
in in which case maybe silvershould get a couple of passes to gf each year?...
and then maybe gold should get a couple of passes to ccr each year?...
oh wait, maybe blue should get a couple of passes to fast track check in security and boarding each year too?...
I’d say that if a bronze would like the couple of passes it means that they are already aware of the value of lounge access and thus no need to give araser to incentivise them. Heck, chances are they may even imagine it to be a lot better than it is. You give them the pass, they come in an ‘in between meals’ period and they think ‘gosh is that what all the fuss is about?!!’
As a reminder, a single return LHR-DME in promo business class and one very cheap discounted return LHR-MAN will get you bronze. Offering lounge access on the LHR-MAN segments on that basis would seem frankly silly to me. A return LHR-DOH-XXX on QR or LHR-JFK-LAX on AA in promo business class and discounted return LHR-HEL will get you silver.
Anyway personally i don’t think it is necessary. Bronze privileges are pretty good for a potentially regular but modest level of flying...
smiley added as my jokes always fall flat hereJoking aside, BA do give, according to evidence here from some, f upgrade when you turn gold, same carrot maybe?? Two of us got upgraded after turning gold the first time.
I hasten to add though I'd prefer lounges to be more restrictive.
