FAQ : BAEC : status extensions & Tier Point (re)qualification thresholds reduced
Jun 11, 2020, 6:56 am
#272
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: LHR / LAS
Programs: BA GfL, GGL/CCR
Posts: 2,409
I've added a wiki at the head of the thread for collating additional FAQs that have been answered upthread. Please feel free to add to the knowledge base.
One scenario, which I think will be common to quite a few of us here, is this one from a family member :
Existing Silver, year end 8 Oct 2020. Already has 850 TPs, so has already requalified for Silver and was shooting for Gold.
From my understanding : if the member continued to collect TPs and did reach 1,500 by Oct 8 2020, then they would (as would be normal), attain Gold until Oct 2021 and then also get a year extension of Gold from Oct 2021 to Oct 2022.
And the number of TPs to be collected between Oct 2021 and Oct 2022 to renew Gold in Oct 2022 would be 1,125.
Is that correct ?
One scenario, which I think will be common to quite a few of us here, is this one from a family member :
Existing Silver, year end 8 Oct 2020. Already has 850 TPs, so has already requalified for Silver and was shooting for Gold.
From my understanding : if the member continued to collect TPs and did reach 1,500 by Oct 8 2020, then they would (as would be normal), attain Gold until Oct 2021 and then also get a year extension of Gold from Oct 2021 to Oct 2022.
And the number of TPs to be collected between Oct 2021 and Oct 2022 to renew Gold in Oct 2022 would be 1,125.
Is that correct ?
Jun 11, 2020, 6:56 am
#273
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: North of the Highland line
Programs: BA Gold IHG Ambassador Spire Shangri La Diamond
Posts: 694
Not really:
Person A, BA Gold: has earned 1000TPs for year-end 8 May. Drops to Silver, is Silver to 2022.
Person B, BA Gold: has earned 10TPs for year-end 8 July. Remains Gold to 2022.
Fair? Nope! If BA had acted immediately, as did other carriers, it would be consistent across the board.
Person A, BA Gold: has earned 1000TPs for year-end 8 May. Drops to Silver, is Silver to 2022.
Person B, BA Gold: has earned 10TPs for year-end 8 July. Remains Gold to 2022.
Fair? Nope! If BA had acted immediately, as did other carriers, it would be consistent across the board.
Jun 11, 2020, 6:57 am
#274
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Glasgow UK
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 52
I thought I had this but now I'm not so sure.
My year end is November. I've got 3000 tier points already, so had qualified for Gold again anyway. Unlike others my card expiry date is December 2020, I'm guessing this should have been December 2021? If so, would this be extended to 2022? Also, if I make it to GGL this year. Is the extension at your new tier?
Anyway, i'm reading conflicting views on the reduced tier point thresholds. Does the reduction apply to your current year for upgrading to a new tier as well as re qualification the following year?
My year end is November. I've got 3000 tier points already, so had qualified for Gold again anyway. Unlike others my card expiry date is December 2020, I'm guessing this should have been December 2021? If so, would this be extended to 2022? Also, if I make it to GGL this year. Is the extension at your new tier?
Anyway, i'm reading conflicting views on the reduced tier point thresholds. Does the reduction apply to your current year for upgrading to a new tier as well as re qualification the following year?
Jun 11, 2020, 7:01 am
#275
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 687
Irish based account, silver status and June year end. Haven't received an email yet. Maybe its to do with when your end date happens and sorting out what that means for each scenario.
Jun 11, 2020, 7:02 am
#276
Join Date: May 2018
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 320
It seems quite clear that the 25% reduction is towards the year after extension. So someone who is currently silver, will get another 12 months of silver - still needs to collect 1500 this year to attain gold? Next year they need 1125 to attain or retain gold.
Jun 11, 2020, 7:03 am
#277
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Posts: 319
Can anyone explain to me how this extension policy is different to:
- we will extend your current card expiry date by 12 months
- this is not the case if you have just dropped status any your card is in the extra 1 months grace period?
- we will extend your current card expiry date by 12 months
- this is not the case if you have just dropped status any your card is in the extra 1 months grace period?
Jun 11, 2020, 7:04 am
#278
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: London
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR, HH Diamond
Posts: 1,916
Is my understanding correct - asking for a friend?
Tier point year end 8 December 2020, currently Gold from y/e Dec 2019
Achieves say 400 TP - misses Gold requalification but is extended anyway until December 2021
Achieves 1125+TP - requalifies for Gold under own merit and therefore gets an extension to December 2022
Tier point year end 8 December 2020, currently Gold from y/e Dec 2019
Achieves say 400 TP - misses Gold requalification but is extended anyway until December 2021
Achieves 1125+TP - requalifies for Gold under own merit and therefore gets an extension to December 2022
Jun 11, 2020, 7:05 am
#279
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 1,907
Malaysia based account. GGL - June end date no email. Gold nominee is also malaysian based with a July date and has gotten the email.
Jun 11, 2020, 7:05 am
#280
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR; TK Elite; ITA Executive; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 1,551
BA confirmed my GGL status after 8 May 2020 without reaching the lower threshold....but based on a case by case analysis taking into account my cancelled flights and my uninterrupted GGL membership for the last 7 years.
Still the case?
Jun 11, 2020, 7:06 am
#281
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club, easyJet and Ryanair
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: UK/Las Vegas
Programs: BA Gold (GGL/CCR)
Posts: 15,924
I thought I had this but now I'm not so sure.
My year end is November. I've got 3000 tier points already, so had qualified for Gold again anyway. Unlike others my card expiry date is December 2020, I'm guessing this should have been December 2021? If so, would this be extended to 2022? Also, if I make it to GGL this year. Is the extension at your new tier?
Anyway, i'm reading conflicting views on the reduced tier point thresholds. Does the reduction apply to your current year for upgrading to a new tier as well as re qualification the following year?
My year end is November. I've got 3000 tier points already, so had qualified for Gold again anyway. Unlike others my card expiry date is December 2020, I'm guessing this should have been December 2021? If so, would this be extended to 2022? Also, if I make it to GGL this year. Is the extension at your new tier?
Anyway, i'm reading conflicting views on the reduced tier point thresholds. Does the reduction apply to your current year for upgrading to a new tier as well as re qualification the following year?
Jun 11, 2020, 7:11 am
#282
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: London
Programs: Executive Club Silver, Priority Club Plat, Platinum Royal Ambassador, Marriott Rewards Platinum
Posts: 39
Not really:
Person A, BA Gold: has earned 1000TPs for year-end 8 May. Drops to Silver, is Silver to 2022.
Person B, BA Gold: has earned 10TPs for year-end 8 July. Remains Gold to 2022.
Fair? Nope! If BA had acted immediately, as did other carriers, it would be consistent across the board.
Person A, BA Gold: has earned 1000TPs for year-end 8 May. Drops to Silver, is Silver to 2022.
Person B, BA Gold: has earned 10TPs for year-end 8 July. Remains Gold to 2022.
Fair? Nope! If BA had acted immediately, as did other carriers, it would be consistent across the board.
Jun 11, 2020, 7:12 am
#283
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Gateshead
Programs: BA Gold, ELAL Top Platinum
Posts: 851
I believe so. I doubt that BA will go back and look back all the cases they had for status extension. You are one of those who have their year ending within the extension so you automatically get the extension.
Jun 11, 2020, 7:14 am
#284
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Gold, HH Diamond, Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,260
I'm at 890 TP's with a Sept year end. I've been at 890 since December and I was sure I would make it to Gold(moved over to BA from AA EXP). I guess I have no chance of making it to Gold. I would have preferred reduced TP's
Jun 11, 2020, 7:14 am
#285
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Hong Kong SAR
Programs: OZ & BA Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott & Accor Plat
Posts: 295
Wondering if i understand the same:
My tier points: 2,185
Year ends: 08 Sept 2020
Card expiry date: 31 Oct 2021
Does that mean they will extend my status card expiry date to 31 Oct 2022 and then i have between 08 Sept 2020 and 08 Sept 2021 to re-qualify for Gold?
My tier points: 2,185
Year ends: 08 Sept 2020
Card expiry date: 31 Oct 2021
Does that mean they will extend my status card expiry date to 31 Oct 2022 and then i have between 08 Sept 2020 and 08 Sept 2021 to re-qualify for Gold?