How to accrue 70 Tier Points

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Nov 20, 2018, 7:25 am

#16

frandrake

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Originally Posted by Blueboys999

Agree 100%. If you have to do TP runs to get higher status you probably don't need it.

I think it depends. If you are 70TP away from Gold it might be worth to do a small run to enjoy the benefits, especially if you travel a lot in ET.

Back to the OP, definitely not worth it. As others have said, fask track and lounge access are the two key benefits that make the difference and you get neither with Bronze, so why bother? Assuming you do not travel much, access to biz class checkin and free seat selection is not worth the money and time needed to accrue the 70TP IMO.

Nov 20, 2018, 7:44 am

#17

WorldLux

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Originally Posted by Blueboys999

Agree 100%. If you have to do TP runs to get higher status you probably don't need it.

Depends on the target and the missing TP. 70TP is nearly 1/4 to Bronze. Considering the Bronze benefits, it's not going to be worth it. If 70TP are missing to renew Silver, Gold, GGL, etc., then a TP is certainly worth a consideration as you pretty much made it to the threshold.

Nov 20, 2018, 8:11 am

#18

Blueboys999

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Originally Posted by JohnIreland

It's always been 24 hours afaik.

Yes, you're right there - my error. The change was actually scrapping the ability to purchase MCE seats at 50% discount. I don't have any experience of selecting MCE at 24 hours preflight but I think I would be reluctant to rely on it particularly for multiple seats.

Nov 20, 2018, 8:16 am

#19

Definitas

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Thanks to all of you who offered advice. The main thrust of the replies is that it isn't worth doing a specific trip for Bronze and, having looked at the benefits, I agree. Yet another stage in my FT learning curve!

Nov 20, 2018, 8:22 am

#20

Blueboys999

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Originally Posted by DorsetKnob

However somebody with an economy only business travel policy may well struggle to get silver, still travel a fair amount & would really benefit from it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by frandrake

I think it depends. If you are 70TP away from Gold it might be worth to do a small run to enjoy the benefits, especially if you travel a lot in ET.

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That's fair but, to clarify, my point was in relation to the point about Silver being the 'sweet spot'. The relatively small TP differential between Bronze and Silver provides a worthwhile return in terms of additional benefits whereas the hike to Gold from Silver is very significant and for many provides only marginal returns. Of course, that will not be a hard and fast all-embracing rule.

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Nov 20, 2018, 8:40 am

#21

fluffymitten

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Originally Posted by Blueboys999

That's fair but, to clarify, my point was in relation to the point about Silver being the 'sweet spot'. The relatively small TP differential between Bronze and Gold provides a worthwhile return in terms of additional benefits whereas the hike to Gold from Silver is very significant and for many provides only marginal returns. Of course, that will not be a hard and fast all-embracing rule.

I don't consider 300 (Bronze) to 1500 (Gold) a small TP differential?

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