How much extra is Club Europe worth?
Jun 15, 2019, 2:54 pm
#2
Join Date: Jul 2018
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,020
Also now I am Silver and have access to the lounge, I value the upgrade considerably less.
Each to their own I guess. Those £50 and under POUG I will always take. More than that and that's where I have to have a think. Hugely depends on what I paid for the Economy flight though.
Jun 15, 2019, 2:55 pm
#3
Join Date: Jan 2012
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 124
I guess I’d say:
Short flight, lounge access anyway: £50
Longer flight (>2 hours), lounge access anyway: £150
If Club Europe adds lounge access: add up to £50 depending on whether it’s before a business trip or a holiday!
Short flight, lounge access anyway: £50
Longer flight (>2 hours), lounge access anyway: £150
If Club Europe adds lounge access: add up to £50 depending on whether it’s before a business trip or a holiday!
Jun 15, 2019, 3:00 pm
#4
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: UK. West Sussex
Programs: BAEC. Gold
Posts: 786
If you are BA Silver / Gold already...
you already quality for Priority check in, security, lounge access and boarding
so the difference in club europe is free drinks and an airplane meal
it's the same seats, except no one sitting in the middle
£20
unless you were chasing the tier points.....
then maybe £1 for every tier point so £40 or £80 depending on the route....as you have already purchased the economy ticket
you already quality for Priority check in, security, lounge access and boarding
so the difference in club europe is free drinks and an airplane meal
it's the same seats, except no one sitting in the middle
£20
unless you were chasing the tier points.....
then maybe £1 for every tier point so £40 or £80 depending on the route....as you have already purchased the economy ticket
Jun 15, 2019, 3:04 pm
#5
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,926
Worthless if you have silver or gold. Get sloshed in the lounge and reserve an exit seat. Much better seating in Y than J. (Steal some sandwiches from the lounge if you need food on the way.)
I do fly CE when the ticket costs less than the Y fare or when Y redemption is not available.
I do fly CE when the ticket costs less than the Y fare or when Y redemption is not available.
Jun 15, 2019, 3:51 pm
#7
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,595
I'd say at about £7.50 when on a Reward Flight Saver it's worth it. On a POUG offer when in need of tier points it's worth it depending on the cash outlay. My usual leisure route to Spain can be had for under £200 rtn in CE so that's worth it to me and a non brainer. Anything north of £400rtn to any long Euro destination is completely stupid and out of the question for me. I'd say anything north of £300 for a short Euro destination would equally have me changing my plans or booking elsewhere.
Jun 15, 2019, 4:01 pm
#8
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Newcastle/London & Worldwide
Programs: BAEC Gold, Virgin Flying Club Silver
Posts: 818
Hard to quantify !! I don’t agree with those that say no value - for us when we travel as couple the extra space , personal service etc is a world of difference ! The middle seat free makes a huge difference on a longer flight (we are just off an AGP). I enjoy the regular champagne top ups and interaction with the crew but appreciate this isn’t for everyone!
Jun 15, 2019, 4:04 pm
#9
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 263
Ignoring status for a moment Club Europe offer the following benefits in my view:
Lounge access at many airports
A little extra space on board due to the middle seat
Some complimentary food and drink
2x32kg checked baggage
Obviously status negates some of these but the extra bags can be very valuable for some people. For someone without status on the right route and needing the luggage allowance CE could easily be worth a couple hundred more than economy.
Lounge access at many airports
A little extra space on board due to the middle seat
Some complimentary food and drink
2x32kg checked baggage
Obviously status negates some of these but the extra bags can be very valuable for some people. For someone without status on the right route and needing the luggage allowance CE could easily be worth a couple hundred more than economy.
Jun 15, 2019, 4:10 pm
#10
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: DCA
Programs: UA US CO AA DL FL
Posts: 50,262
Worth?
Isn't that a subjective question which depends on how much money in real funds and then what those funds mean to you? If it means that your children won't eat, it is not worth the premium. If it is what you spend on lunch out with friends, it is worth it.
Isn't that a subjective question which depends on how much money in real funds and then what those funds mean to you? If it means that your children won't eat, it is not worth the premium. If it is what you spend on lunch out with friends, it is worth it.
Jun 15, 2019, 4:26 pm
#11
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: NW London and NW Sydney
Programs: BA Diamond, Hilton Bronze, A3 Diamond, IHG *G
Posts: 6,344
I would pay £0 unless I wanted the TPs, in which case I would pay about £1 per TP. But if a Y redemption was not available and there were no alternative airports or airlines to try, I would happily pay the J redemption price.
Jun 15, 2019, 6:02 pm
#14
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Posts: 44,600
I'll agree with Greenpan - extra value is zero given that I have lounge access et al; I'd rather take an exit row seat
If exit rows are in business, then I would pay a small amount for that.
BA is currently trying to offer me a special deal of GBP75 extra for LCY-AMS , which I am happily declining
If exit rows are in business, then I would pay a small amount for that.
BA is currently trying to offer me a special deal of GBP75 extra for LCY-AMS , which I am happily declining