BA tier question
Jul 25, 2019, 8:15 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: May 2013
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BA tier question
i am a BA bronze holder and intend on flying BHX to Perth in October which will hopefully take me to silver.
However the cheapest business flight I can find is through Qantas but the flight is actually on Emirates.
Can you advise if this will will still qualify?
Thank you
However the cheapest business flight I can find is through Qantas but the flight is actually on Emirates.
Can you advise if this will will still qualify?
Thank you
Jul 25, 2019, 8:49 am
#2
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Moving this to BA where you can get your question answered!
Ryandc99, Moderator Mileage Run Forum
Ryandc99, Moderator Mileage Run Forum
Jul 25, 2019, 8:56 am
#3
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If QF is the carrier ticketing your flight (in essence you are buying a QF flight and not an EK one) then yes, you will earn avios and TP. It's a codeshare, so you'll enjoy EK biz class (which I personally prefer to QF) but will cash in the OneWorld perks of QF.
This is actually what I did a couple of times when flying to DXB and always worked very well!
This is actually what I did a couple of times when flying to DXB and always worked very well!
Jul 25, 2019, 9:00 am
#4
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OP, do you already have a flight in mind? Is it QF or BA coded or EK coded? If it's QF coded then you should be OK for TPs and Avios
Also don't forget that to get Silver on BA you will need to have taken 4 BA flights in your membership year and your flight is unlikely to build up that number - but you may of course already have your 4 BA flights.
Also don't forget that to get Silver on BA you will need to have taken 4 BA flights in your membership year and your flight is unlikely to build up that number - but you may of course already have your 4 BA flights.
Jul 25, 2019, 9:02 am
#5
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frandrake is quite right and here's a similar thread that may provide you with a little more insight and information.
BAEC Tier Points on QF Flight Number But EK Operated
BAEC Tier Points on QF Flight Number But EK Operated
Jul 25, 2019, 12:30 pm
#7
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I have a question of my own. So I am looking to fly from Miami to South Africa on American/LATAM in Business Class, but am looking to credit it to BA since it seems that I would get BA Silver via TP. Problem is that the outbound would be flown in December and the return would be flown in January. I would most likely fly the 4 segments either before the end of the summer, or after the South African trip (still unclear). Would this all count towards status in 2020, or would I lose half of it in Dec to the 2019 membership year, depending on the when the BA segments are flown? Thanks in advanced!
Jul 25, 2019, 12:34 pm
#8
Join Date: Feb 2016
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I have a question of my own. So I am looking to fly from Miami to South Africa on American/LATAM in Business Class, but am looking to credit it to BA since it seems that I would get BA Silver via TP. Problem is that the outbound would be flown in December and the return would be flown in January. I would most likely fly the 4 segments either before the end of the summer, or after the South African trip (still unclear). Would this all count towards status in 2020, or would I lose half of it in Dec to the 2019 membership year, depending on the when the BA segments are flown? Thanks in advanced!
Jul 25, 2019, 2:43 pm
#9
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That's correct. Everyone's tier point collection date ends on the 8th of a month. You can see yours on the BA app by clicking the hamburger then selecting My Account. Scroll down and it will show you the date on the line that says "Tier Points collection year ends". If all your sectors are between now and that date then they will all accrue to the same membership year.
Jul 25, 2019, 4:56 pm
#10
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If that helps I know BA often gives a few weeks (2) grace period should you need those TPs to qualify for a higher status, but it's not automatic - you need to contact BA and ask them.