FAQ : BAEC : status extensions & Tier Point (re)qualification thresholds reduced
Jun 11, 2020, 5:15 am
#151
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: LHR, LGW
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 3,405
Whilst it hasn't been the quickest to action this extension vs lots of other airlines. I imagine BA were getting inundated with enquiries about individual status. That was obvious from the other original thread and therefore BA a) extended because of the obvious reasons (patience has paid off as per some posters recommendation) and b) I would guess this will going forward significantly reduce the amount of membership enquiries via calls, twitter, email etc.
The wording, in my interpretation, is clearly based on a system that automatically applies to a vast band of members within the criteria they have set out. This is undoubtedly much easier to BA to process and as I said, negates any further calls or contact from members who weren't sure what is happening. They now know where they stand. Now they can continue to cancel or book, knowing they have status.
As for lots of the individual valid and interesting questions (upthread), I would guess that if you were to contact BA directly about your status that doesn't fall within the general scope, I would hope BA would still look at these on a case by case basis and find a resolve for that individual, as it seems they were doing from the posters in the other thread. If they don't do this then theres the old saying, you can't please everyone.
Overall a positive step and nice to see a more positive thread too.
EDIT: There are some Q&A's on HeadforPoints which might help some. The answers are not set in stone as Raffles says.
The wording, in my interpretation, is clearly based on a system that automatically applies to a vast band of members within the criteria they have set out. This is undoubtedly much easier to BA to process and as I said, negates any further calls or contact from members who weren't sure what is happening. They now know where they stand. Now they can continue to cancel or book, knowing they have status.
As for lots of the individual valid and interesting questions (upthread), I would guess that if you were to contact BA directly about your status that doesn't fall within the general scope, I would hope BA would still look at these on a case by case basis and find a resolve for that individual, as it seems they were doing from the posters in the other thread. If they don't do this then theres the old saying, you can't please everyone.
Overall a positive step and nice to see a more positive thread too.
EDIT: There are some Q&A's on HeadforPoints which might help some. The answers are not set in stone as Raffles says.
Jun 11, 2020, 5:15 am
#152
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 778
Sorry to be inordinately thick but please can anybody help! My silver expires in October but if all travel plans happen before then I should have 640 points; however between October and December I also currently have another (Covid permitting) another slew of trips that should earn another 590 points - does this mean that if all goes according to plan that I might be Gold by Christmas? Thank you
Jun 11, 2020, 5:16 am
#153
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: GGL
Posts: 489
Jun 11, 2020, 5:16 am
#154
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: London, ARN, HEL, ..... or MAN
Programs: BA GGL / GFL, Mucci Diamond!, HH Diamond, Radisson Premium, IHG Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 5,873
It really seems a bit unclear.
My year end is August and I already qualified for gold until Aug 2021 (was aiming for ggl but never mind). Does this mean I'm gold until August 2022 and there is no need for me to fly BA until August 2021 at which point I should then start earning TPs again?
My year end is August and I already qualified for gold until Aug 2021 (was aiming for ggl but never mind). Does this mean I'm gold until August 2022 and there is no need for me to fly BA until August 2021 at which point I should then start earning TPs again?
Jun 11, 2020, 5:16 am
#155
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: LHR / LAS
Programs: BA GfL, GGL/CCR
Posts: 2,409
Jun 11, 2020, 5:17 am
#157
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: AMS
Programs: BAEC Silver, Flying Blue Gold, TK M&S Nobody
Posts: 2,456
Seems like the sensible move overall, but still leaves me wondering because the other half is soft-landing to Bronze at the end of the month - our [wedding] trip in July has been cancelled and that would have gotten her back to Silver... So is she allowed to appeal to that cancelled itinerary come May 2021, or in July when she would have been repromoted, or does that just not count and she's stuck with Bronze through dint of being in the three months they've spent sodding around...?
Jun 11, 2020, 5:20 am
#158
Join Date: Jan 2017
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 93
Great news!
And really good to get the 25% reduction for next years qualifying points. I think I'll attempt a massive TP run during the seven week grace period window that is between the reset date and the card expiry. Therefore I will remain Gold and once I've re-qualified will retain it for another 23 months. At least that is my understanding?!
And really good to get the 25% reduction for next years qualifying points. I think I'll attempt a massive TP run during the seven week grace period window that is between the reset date and the card expiry. Therefore I will remain Gold and once I've re-qualified will retain it for another 23 months. At least that is my understanding?!
Jun 11, 2020, 5:20 am
#159
Join Date: Jan 2015
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,625
Somebody has created a bit of a monster here. When I started on post 1 the thread was up to page 7, by the time I got to page 7 the end was at page 9.
As somebody who's collection year ends in July I am very happy, not least because I am short of points, and short of excuses why I am short of points. My only complaint is if this had been anounced on 4th July we might have been able to go down the pub to celebrate. Also, for me, the reduced TP requirements to retain gold is now at a level where a couple of ex EU holidays wil get you there.
I fear the tricky bit may be finding a flight to get on, and a country that will welcome you.
As somebody who's collection year ends in July I am very happy, not least because I am short of points, and short of excuses why I am short of points. My only complaint is if this had been anounced on 4th July we might have been able to go down the pub to celebrate. Also, for me, the reduced TP requirements to retain gold is now at a level where a couple of ex EU holidays wil get you there.
I fear the tricky bit may be finding a flight to get on, and a country that will welcome you.
Jun 11, 2020, 5:20 am
#160
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine
Programs: Mucci, BA Gold, TK Elite, HHonors Lifetime Diamond
Posts: 7,683
It really seems a bit unclear.
My year end is August and I already qualified for gold until Aug 2021 (was aiming for ggl but never mind). Does this mean I'm gold until August 2022 and there is no need for me to fly BA until August 2021 at which point I should then start earning TPs again?
My year end is August and I already qualified for gold until Aug 2021 (was aiming for ggl but never mind). Does this mean I'm gold until August 2022 and there is no need for me to fly BA until August 2021 at which point I should then start earning TPs again?
Jun 11, 2020, 5:22 am
#161
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Berkshire / London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Nandos
Posts: 1,004
Trying to get my head around this: I'm possibly overthinking it. I have received the email, where it says my Silver status has been extended 12 months.
I'm Silver with a collection year ending this July. Nowhere near requalifying, but because my status is valid until Aug 2021, that isn't an issue anyhow.
As my status is already valid to July 2021, what impact does this have for me? A generous reading of an automatic 12-month extension of current status would be that my regular (current) year would therefore end July 2021, and Silver status will therefore effectively be extended to (Aug) 2022 before a soft-landing to Bronze.
But this almost seems too good to be true.
Edit: I wonder whether it's worth creating a wiki to include simplified table of what this actually means in practice, for each expiring month this/next year (once there is clarity). Would save a lot of confusion!
I'm Silver with a collection year ending this July. Nowhere near requalifying, but because my status is valid until Aug 2021, that isn't an issue anyhow.
As my status is already valid to July 2021, what impact does this have for me? A generous reading of an automatic 12-month extension of current status would be that my regular (current) year would therefore end July 2021, and Silver status will therefore effectively be extended to (Aug) 2022 before a soft-landing to Bronze.
But this almost seems too good to be true.
Edit: I wonder whether it's worth creating a wiki to include simplified table of what this actually means in practice, for each expiring month this/next year (once there is clarity). Would save a lot of confusion!
I received the email (subject: Something to make you smile, key content: "we’ve added 12 months extra onto your Gold Executive Club membership. ")
My Collection year ends Nov 2020 but my card expiry date is currently 31 Dec 2021. Far too generous to extend this by 12 months, I'd imagine?
No changes on account anyhow.
Thanks in advance!
Update: This fast moving thread! I think posts 154 and 160 answer my dreamer Q...!
Jun 11, 2020, 5:22 am
#163
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: South London
Programs: British Airways Executive Club
Posts: 215
Apologies if this has been asked already.
Regarding the 25% reduction in tier points to go up a level, is the tier points ending date still the same or extended by a year? I'm assuming it isn't as 1,125 tiers within 2 years will lead to the first lounge being even more crowded!
Regarding the 25% reduction in tier points to go up a level, is the tier points ending date still the same or extended by a year? I'm assuming it isn't as 1,125 tiers within 2 years will lead to the first lounge being even more crowded!
Jun 11, 2020, 5:23 am
#164
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 1,906
It would appear that June babies like me are the biggest winners....But ..... i haven’t received the email yet whereas my Gold nominee already has.
