Feb 6, 2021, 5:40 am
Last edit by: Prospero
This thread is the continuation of the discussion hosted in the BA Tier Point Runs | 2019-20 edition thread.
Useful tips and technical pointers
El_Duderito's explanation on fare routings and the maximum permitted distance you are allowed to travel (based on the distance between the origin and destination airports)
Helpful maps
The following series of maps show a 2,000 mile radius around each oneworld hub, useful for strategic planning purposes. Hopefully these will help your imagination to run free. Click on the images to reveal the accompanying maps.
EMEA
Asia Pacific
North America
Previous editions
BA Tier Point Runs | 2019-20 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2018 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2017 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2016 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2015 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2014 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | original edition
Useful tips and technical pointers
El_Duderito's explanation on fare routings and the maximum permitted distance you are allowed to travel (based on the distance between the origin and destination airports)
Helpful maps
The following series of maps show a 2,000 mile radius around each oneworld hub, useful for strategic planning purposes. Hopefully these will help your imagination to run free. Click on the images to reveal the accompanying maps.
EMEA
Asia Pacific
North America
Previous editions
BA Tier Point Runs | 2019-20 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2018 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2017 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2016 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2015 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2014 edition
BA Tier Point Runs | original edition
BA Tier Point Runs | 2021 edition
Dec 28, 2021, 1:47 am
#1846
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: BER
Programs: BA GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,843
Thanks for this - going to book a MAD to SFO/LAX with the family for later this year. It won’t be a TP run as the kids don’t cope well with multiple legs/weird hours and jetlag - so will be most direct options. Having found preferred itinerary on Matrix the same on Google flights is more expensive and only offers booking via AA at a lower price. I’m rusty on this and wanted to check - if I call BA and quote flight numbers should it price up as per Matrix quote? Would prefer to book with BA if possible. Thanks folks 
but sometimes it requires a HUACA if you dont get an agent willing/being able to help you. every now and then i get routed to an agent who claims they cant sell AY prime flights (for example)
Dec 28, 2021, 12:04 pm
#1847
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Planet C53 (LHR)
Programs: BAEC Gold/ GGL / Avis Preferred/ Hilton Honours Diamond
Posts: 221
Thanks for this - going to book a MAD to SFO/LAX with the family for later this year. It won’t be a TP run as the kids don’t cope well with multiple legs/weird hours and jetlag - so will be most direct options. Having found preferred itinerary on Matrix the same on Google flights is more expensive and only offers booking via AA at a lower price. I’m rusty on this and wanted to check - if I call BA and quote flight numbers should it price up as per Matrix quote? Would prefer to book with BA if possible. Thanks folks
Last edited by m8_rotate; Dec 28, 2021 at 12:04 pm Reason: spelling
Dec 29, 2021, 12:07 pm
#1848
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Between UK & US
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 184
Hi Guys,
I've a few days in March 2022, looking to do a TP Run along side work - I can pick the location.
There is ARN - JFK - LAS - LAX then LAX - SFO - JFK - ARN. It's not as cheap as I'd hope, but it's 640TP's
I've thought about going the other way ARN - DOH - ?? - but can anyone recommend somewhere further than DOH that isn't closed that I can get to on Qatar? NRT, SIN, DEM are either closed or not operating. DXB is only 40 TP's!
Thanks in advance!
I've a few days in March 2022, looking to do a TP Run along side work - I can pick the location.
There is ARN - JFK - LAS - LAX then LAX - SFO - JFK - ARN. It's not as cheap as I'd hope, but it's 640TP's
I've thought about going the other way ARN - DOH - ?? - but can anyone recommend somewhere further than DOH that isn't closed that I can get to on Qatar? NRT, SIN, DEM are either closed or not operating. DXB is only 40 TP's!
Thanks in advance!
Dec 29, 2021, 12:12 pm
#1849
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: BER
Programs: BA GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,843
Hi Guys,
I've a few days in March 2022, looking to do a TP Run along side work - I can pick the location.
There is ARN - JFK - LAS - LAX then LAX - SFO - JFK - ARN. It's not as cheap as I'd hope, but it's 640TP's
I've thought about going the other way ARN - DOH - ?? - but can anyone recommend somewhere further than DOH that isn't closed that I can get to on Qatar? NRT, SIN, DEM are either closed or not operating. DXB is only 40 TP's!
Thanks in advance!
I've a few days in March 2022, looking to do a TP Run along side work - I can pick the location.
There is ARN - JFK - LAS - LAX then LAX - SFO - JFK - ARN. It's not as cheap as I'd hope, but it's 640TP's
I've thought about going the other way ARN - DOH - ?? - but can anyone recommend somewhere further than DOH that isn't closed that I can get to on Qatar? NRT, SIN, DEM are either closed or not operating. DXB is only 40 TP's!
Thanks in advance!
try ARN-HEL-LHR-JFK-SFO-LAX then LAX-SFO-JFK-LHR-HEL-ARN for best TP gain. booking classes may be a problem. if you have fix dates in mind, dont hestiate to PM me. im willing to help.
Dec 29, 2021, 12:17 pm
#1850
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Between UK & US
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 184
Last edited by Neil Scrivener; Dec 29, 2021 at 12:18 pm Reason: corrected what I said
Dec 29, 2021, 12:20 pm
#1851
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: BER
Programs: BA GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,843
there will be some possibilites. the other way round kinda sounds difficult. usually those runs are to the north american continent. routings to Asia dont come around that often. there was a run to CGK, IIRC, maybe that is still around. also beware the covid guidelines for that countries more restrict sometimes.
Dec 30, 2021, 4:52 am
#1852
Join Date: Jun 2017
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 384
I see that Qatar has just announced a status extension until Dec 2022. I don't suppose there's any chance BA will do the same?
Dec 30, 2021, 6:24 am
#1854
Join Date: Feb 2003
Programs: Sir CT-UK - Streaker pour les autres.
Posts: 5,904
Dec 30, 2021, 7:59 am
#1855
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: near Heathrow
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL (OWE), SA LifePlat (*G), BD Gold to the end, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,916
I’m using ITA Matrix to rework TP optimised holidays and it’s still showing BA flights that were cancelled or changed about three weeks ago, in my case on the Athens and Boston routes.
Anyone else experiencing this as the flights given on Matrix don’t agree with BA’s timetable. There is also a discrepancy on BA codeshare numbers on AA domestic routes that were updated by ba recently. Matrix is still showing the old codeshare flight numbers.
Anyone else experiencing this as the flights given on Matrix don’t agree with BA’s timetable. There is also a discrepancy on BA codeshare numbers on AA domestic routes that were updated by ba recently. Matrix is still showing the old codeshare flight numbers.
Dec 30, 2021, 1:01 pm
#1856
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: BER
Programs: BA GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,843
I’m using ITA Matrix to rework TP optimised holidays and it’s still showing BA flights that were cancelled or changed about three weeks ago, in my case on the Athens and Boston routes.
Anyone else experiencing this as the flights given on Matrix don’t agree with BA’s timetable. There is also a discrepancy on BA codeshare numbers on AA domestic routes that were updated by ba recently. Matrix is still showing the old codeshare flight numbers.
Anyone else experiencing this as the flights given on Matrix don’t agree with BA’s timetable. There is also a discrepancy on BA codeshare numbers on AA domestic routes that were updated by ba recently. Matrix is still showing the old codeshare flight numbers.
yes. the matrix isn't working very well lately. timings are wrong, even frequencies. its quite annoying.
Dec 30, 2021, 3:00 pm
#1857
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: GLA
Programs: Chevalier de la Gallentrie - Knight of the Platinum Hair Brush, BA Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,389
Interesting and useful to know. Was that flight-only, or BA Holidays. I have noticed that BAH are more stingy with schedule change flexibility, or rather they are adhering to the policy more strictly. But that's just been my experience, so interested to hear others experiences
Dec 30, 2021, 3:06 pm
#1858
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Between UK & US
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 184
I’m using ITA Matrix to rework TP optimised holidays and it’s still showing BA flights that were cancelled or changed about three weeks ago, in my case on the Athens and Boston routes.
Anyone else experiencing this as the flights given on Matrix don’t agree with BA’s timetable. There is also a discrepancy on BA codeshare numbers on AA domestic routes that were updated by ba recently. Matrix is still showing the old codeshare flight numbers.
Anyone else experiencing this as the flights given on Matrix don’t agree with BA’s timetable. There is also a discrepancy on BA codeshare numbers on AA domestic routes that were updated by ba recently. Matrix is still showing the old codeshare flight numbers.
Dec 30, 2021, 3:12 pm
#1859
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: E14
Programs: BA GGL, Marriott, IHG, Sirius, Dusit, Thai, Virgin, Hyatt, BAA, AS, AA(both)
Posts: 1,243
The minimums should be the stated MCTs for the connecting airport; at SFO for AA domestic to domestic this is 30 minutes and in HEL for international to international for AY can range from 35 minutes to 1.15
Jan 1, 2022, 12:03 am
#1860
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: TPA
Programs: BA Silver; Hilton Gold; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Marriott Gold
Posts: 2,814
No. Please look at the screen shot - I am showing the earn on RJ in the calculator. BA have changed the TP earn LHR to AMM on RJ - it was 140 TPs, it's now 80 TPs, to bring it into line with the TP earn on BA, on the same route.
I mean, you're correct that BA have cut the LHR to AMM route (and others, as you note) to short haul and reduced the TP earn, but that wasn't what we were discussing - we were discussing the cut in TP earn on RJ on the route. Previously, you could fly RJ to AMM and still get 140 TPs. No more.
I mean, you're correct that BA have cut the LHR to AMM route (and others, as you note) to short haul and reduced the TP earn, but that wasn't what we were discussing - we were discussing the cut in TP earn on RJ on the route. Previously, you could fly RJ to AMM and still get 140 TPs. No more.