Going for GUF: really can't be bothered !
Sep 18, 2018, 7:16 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Effectively grounded
Programs: BA GGL for a little while longer
Posts: 844
Going for GUF: really can't be bothered !
When a couple of recent trips post in full, I will be at 3020 TPs, so GGL retained...
I did have some travel in for November (180 TPs) but work has got in the way and that's going to be canceled / pushed back into next membership year...
I had thought about doing some sort of a trip to top me up to 3500 but looking at the unused GUFs in my account, I really can't be bothered...
Anyone else suffering from TP-fatigue ?
I did have some travel in for November (180 TPs) but work has got in the way and that's going to be canceled / pushed back into next membership year...
I had thought about doing some sort of a trip to top me up to 3500 but looking at the unused GUFs in my account, I really can't be bothered...
Anyone else suffering from TP-fatigue ?
Sep 18, 2018, 7:26 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Gloucestershire
Programs: BA Gold (ex-GGL, maybe future Silver), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,201
A little bit, doubt I'll make CCR next year but when you remember that you can use GUFs with travel agents to book into the cabin's lowest revenue class, they suddenly get a lot more attractive!
Sep 18, 2018, 7:48 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Milton Keynes
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 202
I have some GUF to use and tried for an upcoming London - USA travel, no availabikity for 15th Dec out, return 19th / 20th. Tried many airports using the redemption finder - this offered me BOS but when I called I was told only the outbound.
its very likely the time of year and booking 3 months in advance.
I ended up with an AA itinerary (24hrs on hold), PE out, Biz back for the same (if not less) than BA WT+ both ways.
Think I need more forward planning for the GUF.
Which travel agents can help?
its very likely the time of year and booking 3 months in advance.
I ended up with an AA itinerary (24hrs on hold), PE out, Biz back for the same (if not less) than BA WT+ both ways.
Think I need more forward planning for the GUF.
Which travel agents can help?
Sep 18, 2018, 7:53 am
#4
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OW Emerald
Posts: 753
I have some GUF to use and tried for an upcoming London - USA travel, no availabikity for 15th Dec out, return 19th / 20th. Tried many airports using the redemption finder - this offered me BOS but when I called I was told only the outbound.
its very likely the time of year and booking 3 months in advance.
I ended up with an AA itinerary (24hrs on hold), PE out, Biz back for the same (if not less) than BA WT+ both ways.
Think I need more forward planning for the GUF.
Which travel agents can help?
its very likely the time of year and booking 3 months in advance.
I ended up with an AA itinerary (24hrs on hold), PE out, Biz back for the same (if not less) than BA WT+ both ways.
Think I need more forward planning for the GUF.
Which travel agents can help?
Sep 18, 2018, 7:53 am
#5
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Effectively grounded
Programs: BA GGL for a little while longer
Posts: 844
Despite reading a couple of moans about them recently, I have found Propeller very good the couple of times I have used them: fast, accurate and good at replying to emails...
Sep 18, 2018, 8:02 am
#7
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LON
Programs: Mucci, BAEC, Eurostar
Posts: 3,293
They've really been very professional, quick and efficient.
Sep 18, 2018, 8:16 am
#8
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: London, ARN, HEL, ..... or MAN
Programs: BA GGL / GFL, Mucci Diamond!, HH Diamond, Radisson Premium, IHG Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 5,902
I ended up applying an already-extended GUF to a short haul flight a couple of weeks ago as it was about to expire (again!).
I hate losing them but I don't want to waste jokers - so I don't make any special effort to get to the 3500 TPs unless I really need to. The one year expiry is a bit of a pain
I hate losing them but I don't want to waste jokers - so I don't make any special effort to get to the 3500 TPs unless I really need to. The one year expiry is a bit of a pain
Sep 18, 2018, 9:05 am
#9
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Glasgow / London
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 3,457
When a couple of recent trips post in full, I will be at 3020 TPs, so GGL retained...
I did have some travel in for November (180 TPs) but work has got in the way and that's going to be canceled / pushed back into next membership year...
I had thought about doing some sort of a trip to top me up to 3500 but looking at the unused GUFs in my account, I really can't be bothered...
Anyone else suffering from TP-fatigue ?
I did have some travel in for November (180 TPs) but work has got in the way and that's going to be canceled / pushed back into next membership year...
I had thought about doing some sort of a trip to top me up to 3500 but looking at the unused GUFs in my account, I really can't be bothered...
Anyone else suffering from TP-fatigue ?
Sep 18, 2018, 9:15 am
#10
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: GGL/CCR
Posts: 1,899
Currently just north of 9,000 tier points in this calendar year, mostly business related travel, with a few thousand more to go, so, yes, I feel your pain, but I still look forward to every flight! Just wish my waistline coped a little better with the LPGS and 5 course dinners
Sep 18, 2018, 9:36 am
#13
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Effectively grounded
Programs: BA GGL for a little while longer
Posts: 844
Was very happy with my planned trip to Oman in CW for £511.31 (GUF applied) but now that my customer has screwed up those plans, I need to cancel / rebook
Just feeling a little weary today (also, I have to drive from London to Manchester tomorrow night and I am not looking forward to it...
)But on a lighter note, I will be home in beautiful Lancashire from Thursday night
Sep 18, 2018, 10:29 am
#14
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: ExecutiveClub GGL/CCR MileagePlus 1K FLyingBlue GOld
Posts: 231
sorry for my spelling, in a bit of a rush
Sep 18, 2018, 10:32 am
#15
Join Date: Jul 2017
Programs: ExecutiveClub GGL/CCR MileagePlus 1K FLyingBlue GOld
Posts: 231
I ended up applying an already-extended GUF to a short haul flight a couple of weeks ago as it was about to expire (again!).
I hate losing them but I don't want to waste jokers - so I don't make any special effort to get to the 3500 TPs unless I really need to. The one year expiry is a bit of a pain
I hate losing them but I don't want to waste jokers - so I don't make any special effort to get to the 3500 TPs unless I really need to. The one year expiry is a bit of a pain