Little Nod From a New Gold Card Holder
Oct 10, 2019, 12:04 pm
#1
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: London(ish)
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 569
Little Nod From a New Gold Card Holder
I just wanted to thank the members of this forum who spend day after day offering advice to strangers in pursuit of the Holy Grail.
Today I gained this with 1 day to spare on my account.
I am simply a leisure traveller who has gone from Bronze to Silver to Gold in 2ish years with the help of you all so thank you very much.
Here is to the next 12 months of trips and the first wing, which I've still never been though.
Today I gained this with 1 day to spare on my account.
I am simply a leisure traveller who has gone from Bronze to Silver to Gold in 2ish years with the help of you all so thank you very much.
Here is to the next 12 months of trips and the first wing, which I've still never been though.
Oct 10, 2019, 12:13 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: London
Programs: Gold at BA, Hilton and Radisson.
Posts: 591
Congratulations. I love posts like these.
I remember when I reached Gold for the first time last year after a run to Phoenix. It’s an awesome level to achieve and you are right to name the First Wing as a great benefit; it really is an amazing one. In fact I do not think it’s replicated in any other international airport quite as well.
Next stop is 2500 TP’s!
So yes; enjoy it!
I remember when I reached Gold for the first time last year after a run to Phoenix. It’s an awesome level to achieve and you are right to name the First Wing as a great benefit; it really is an amazing one. In fact I do not think it’s replicated in any other international airport quite as well.
Next stop is 2500 TP’s!
So yes; enjoy it!
Oct 10, 2019, 12:27 pm
#3
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Lincoln, England
Programs: BAEC Silver, HHonors Silver, Marriott Bonvoy Silver
Posts: 256
Gold has many benefits and I agree the First Wing at Heathrow is nice, especially when you travel with someone and guest them through. But for me the best bit is when travelling in the WTP cabin (which I often do on business) and getting special treatment that makes passengers around you wonder who you are.
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Oct 10, 2019, 2:50 pm
#4
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,576
Gold has many benefits and I agree the First Wing at Heathrow is nice, especially when you travel with someone and guest them through. But for me the best bit is when travelling in the WTP cabin (which I often do on business) and getting special treatment that makes passengers around you wonder who you are.
Oct 10, 2019, 3:00 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2007
Programs: BAEC OW Gold/Emerald
Posts: 538
Oct 10, 2019, 3:22 pm
#6
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: London(ish)
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 569
Congratulations. I love posts like these.
I remember when I reached Gold for the first time last year after a run to Phoenix. It’s an awesome level to achieve and you are right to name the First Wing as a great benefit; it really is an amazing one. In fact I do not think it’s replicated in any other international airport quite as well.
Next stop is 2500 TP’s!
So yes; enjoy it!
I remember when I reached Gold for the first time last year after a run to Phoenix. It’s an awesome level to achieve and you are right to name the First Wing as a great benefit; it really is an amazing one. In fact I do not think it’s replicated in any other international airport quite as well.
Next stop is 2500 TP’s!
So yes; enjoy it!
I felt like a celeb flying private!
Oct 10, 2019, 5:52 pm
#8
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC GGL, HH DIAMOND, AVIS Presidents Club, Karahi Express
Posts: 1,229
Oct 10, 2019, 10:11 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2016
Programs: BAEC GGL/CR; Hilton Diamond; Mucci des Puccis
Posts: 5,610
Gold has many benefits and I agree the First Wing at Heathrow is nice, especially when you travel with someone and guest them through. But for me the best bit is when travelling in the WTP cabin (which I often do on business) and getting special treatment that makes passengers around you wonder who you are.
Oct 11, 2019, 1:28 am
#12
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: South East England
Programs: BAEC: Bronze, HHonors: Silver, Virgin Flying Club: Red, Miles & More
Posts: 339
Congratulations! Gold is a long shot for me, but I'm hoping to reach silver next April, and again that is significantly due to the endless kind advice given on this forum. What aspect of having gold status are you looking forward to the most? I'm guessing it's the First wing! 
Oct 11, 2019, 1:40 am
#13
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Oxford
Programs: Skyteam Elite+, VS Red, HHonours Diamond, Accor Plat
Posts: 629
The big difference is that Virgin's Upper Class Wing doesn't deposit you directly into the lounge. You still need to navigate past all the shops to find the Clubhouse.
Oct 11, 2019, 1:50 am
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: London(ish)
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 569
Congratulations! Gold is a long shot for me, but I'm hoping to reach silver next April, and again that is significantly due to the endless kind advice given on this forum. What aspect of having gold status are you looking forward to the most? I'm guessing it's the First wing!
Silver was such a big jump and the perks are awesome. Premium check in, security and lounge access as well as booking seats for free at time of booking. I'm not sure Gold will be such a jump for me personally but to reach it is great in itself but yeah the first wing and lounges from now on will be great.
Oct 11, 2019, 1:51 am
#15
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Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: London(ish)
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 569
That is very true. Looking forward to comparing when I next fly! Actively looking to book something for the next month or so just to try it!