BA Tier Point Runs | 2019-20 edition
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Jun 11, 19, 7:54 am
#1921
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,367
Originally Posted by hula1973
Thank you - the shortest connection is in LAX connecting from PHX to JFK so should be ok.
Is it normal for the price to differ when I transfer the details from ITA to bookwithmatrix - it’s showing it’s £200 more!!
Is it normal for the price to differ when I transfer the details from ITA to bookwithmatrix - it’s showing it’s £200 more!!
If you're prepared to wait 24 hours (and risk losing the fare) you'll be able to post a screenshot tomorrow and then we can offer better assistance.
Jun 11, 19, 8:06 am
#1922
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, Marriott Ti, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card
Posts: 7,008
Originally Posted by hula1973
Hello, I’m a complete amateur at TP runs so bear with me. I’m building up the courage to take a TP run, probably OTP-PHX. I’ve seen one in August for £1,449 - 09 -12 August. Could someone with an experienced eye take a look at it and see a) if it’s doable and b) if there’s anything I need to be aware of!!
I’ve tried to attach a screenshot but seems I’m not allowed
Many thanks 🙏
I haven't tried particularly hard but I couldn't get the HEL return into it easily.
Jun 11, 19, 8:11 am
#1923
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 120
Originally Posted by kingstontoon
MH TPE-KUL-DPS and return in business is available for £401 at the moment - dates through the summer (at least). Bookable via Expedia. Books in Z so should earn a total of 360 tier points, which is pretty good. Lie flat beds on the TPE sectors.
Jun 11, 19, 8:25 am
#1924
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Thailand
Programs: BA Gold (GGL), OZ Diamond (*G), HH Diamond, IHG Plat, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 302
Originally Posted by BA707
I must be missing something....Seeing GBP 567 as the cheapest in Jul/Aug and Jan/Feb.
Jun 11, 19, 8:31 am
#1925
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Executive Club (Silver), Le Club Accor (Silver)
Posts: 641
Originally Posted by BA707
I must be missing something....Seeing GBP 567 as the cheapest in Jul/Aug and Jan/Feb.
Jun 11, 19, 9:08 am
#1926
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 120
Originally Posted by kingstontoon
Try 7-14 August or 4-11 September using Google Flights. You'll usually need to wait 10+ seconds for the MH fares to "fall into place" and then click through to Expedia. The calendar view on Google Flights doesn't seem to show MH for some reason.
Jun 11, 19, 10:30 am
#1927
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 9
Originally Posted by Wozza2404
I can price a straightforward OTP-LHR-JFK-LAX-PHX-LAX-JFK-LHR-OTP by using Matrix and then using Powertools to feed it to AA.com. £1450ish for 800TPs.
I haven't tried particularly hard but I couldn't get the HEL return into it easily.
I haven't tried particularly hard but I couldn't get the HEL return into it easily.
£1450 sounds tempting though!
Jun 11, 19, 10:37 am
#1928
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,367
Originally Posted by hula1973
Powertools? - forgive my ignorance but that sounds very technical. I’ve only just got my head around using ITA Software then copying into ‘booking with matrix’!
£1450 sounds tempting though!
£1450 sounds tempting though!
ITA-Matrix-PowerTools - Userscript for Orbitz/DL/UA/AA/BA/CZ/IB/LA/LH/LX/TK
Jun 12, 19, 5:47 am
#1929
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 9
[QUOTE=Misco60;31192219]Powertools "scrapes" the flight information from the ITA screen and pastes it all into the website of your chosen airline, allowing you to book the itinerary without having to re-enter all the details. It works pretty
Thank you - I’ve surprised myself and seem to have managed to set it up! Is it useful for regular itineraries or TP runs specifically?
Thank you - I’ve surprised myself and seem to have managed to set it up! Is it useful for regular itineraries or TP runs specifically?
Jun 12, 19, 8:27 am
#1930
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: oneworld
Posts: 4
Afternoon Everyone!
Have I had fun reading through all the posts, so much to learn..... that being said I would really like to do a TP run to try and hit gold - can anyone help point me in the right direction or spend a little bit of time with me to get my first run under my belt?
TIA
Have I had fun reading through all the posts, so much to learn..... that being said I would really like to do a TP run to try and hit gold - can anyone help point me in the right direction or spend a little bit of time with me to get my first run under my belt?
TIA
Jun 12, 19, 8:39 am
#1931
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 120
Originally Posted by Brad Perrow
Afternoon Everyone!
Have I had fun reading through all the posts, so much to learn..... that being said I would really like to do a TP run to try and hit gold - can anyone help point me in the right direction or spend a little bit of time with me to get my first run under my belt?
TIA
Have I had fun reading through all the posts, so much to learn..... that being said I would really like to do a TP run to try and hit gold - can anyone help point me in the right direction or spend a little bit of time with me to get my first run under my belt?
TIA
Considering it's your first post, I hope you've found this thread and the BA section in particular to be helpful thus far. I'm sure one of the ambassadors will welcome you shortly.
Generally a post such as yours would be frowned upon as it doesn't give us anything to go on besides a request for help. The folks here are knowledgeable and able to help, but as a starting point could I suggest:
1. How many TPs do you earn organically?
2. When does your collection year end?
3. What is your budget?
4. Where are you based and if London, are you open to ex-EU?
5. Are there any locations you prefer, or would rather avoid?
This will help the community suggest a routing/fare to generate the required TPs within your timeframe and/or budget.
Jun 12, 19, 8:47 am
#1932
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: oneworld
Posts: 4
Hi BA707,
what a rookie error on my part and I appreciate you taking the time to show me the way
ok here goes
1. I earn around 3-325 a year organically
2. collection year ends 08/01/2020
3. I would ideally like to keep costs down (wouldn't we all) but around the £1500 mark would be a good place to be
4. Yes based in London, and very open to ex-EU
5. locations - I'm very open. I liked the look of the one Hula1973 proposed hitting New York, Los Angeles etc
Thank you again so much
what a rookie error on my part and I appreciate you taking the time to show me the way
ok here goes
1. I earn around 3-325 a year organically
2. collection year ends 08/01/2020
3. I would ideally like to keep costs down (wouldn't we all) but around the £1500 mark would be a good place to be
4. Yes based in London, and very open to ex-EU
5. locations - I'm very open. I liked the look of the one Hula1973 proposed hitting New York, Los Angeles etc
Thank you again so much
Jun 12, 19, 8:58 am
#1933
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Executive Club
Posts: 1
Originally Posted by BA707
I must be missing something....Seeing GBP 567 as the cheapest in Jul/Aug and Jan/Feb.
Last edited by Jezza90; Jun 12, 19 at 9:00 am Reason: Forgot to add Quote as reply
Jun 12, 19, 9:35 am
#1934
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 120
Originally Posted by Brad Perrow
1. I earn around 3-325 a year organically
2. collection year ends 08/01/2020
3. I would ideally like to keep costs down (wouldn't we all) but around the £1500 mark would be a good place to be
4. Yes based in London, and very open to ex-EU
5. locations - I'm very open. I liked the look of the one Hula1973 proposed hitting New York, Los Angeles etc
2. collection year ends 08/01/2020
3. I would ideally like to keep costs down (wouldn't we all) but around the £1500 mark would be a good place to be
4. Yes based in London, and very open to ex-EU
5. locations - I'm very open. I liked the look of the one Hula1973 proposed hitting New York, Los Angeles etc
That said, (arguably) the best value right now is AUH/DXB-CGK on UL.
Ticket 1:
08/10/2019 LHR 12:45 - AUH 23:05
15/10/2019 AUH 01:50 - LHR 06:30
Basic Economy O, 40TP, £340
Alternative
07/10/2019 LHR 17:05 - AMM 00:10 +1
08/10/2019 AMM 21:30 - AUH 01:40 +1
15/10/2019 AUH 07:20 - AMM - LHR 15:25
Economy W, 50TP, £362
Ticket 2:
09/10/2019 AUH 23:00 - CMB - CGK 13:30 +1
11/10/2019 CGK 14:24 - CMB - AUH 22:00
Business I, 140 * 4 = 560TP, £676
Ticket 3:
12/10/2019 AUH 23:00 - CMB - CGK 13:30 +1
14/10/2019 CGK 14:24 - CMB - AUH 22:00
Business I, 140 * 4 = 560TP, £676
The run is 1120TP @ £1352 = £1.21/TP
Assuming you go with BA for positioning, 1160TP @ £1692 = £1.46/TP, plus 2 nights each in AUH and CGK.
You'll need 340TP elsewhere and don't forget the 4 BA flights (2 of which are here).
Jun 12, 19, 11:22 pm
#1935
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,367
Originally Posted by hula1973
Is it useful for regular itineraries or TP runs specifically?
It's not without its problems, though: there have been many times when I've used Powertools and gone right through to the final booking screen on the airline's site (usually AA, in my case) only to get an error. In those cases I find that it usually works if I start again and enter the flights from scratch.
