BA Tier Point Runs | 2021 edition
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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 
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Jan 17, 22, 2:39 pm
#2011
Join Date: Jan 2022
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 296
So I've just booked this mess SOF-LHR-JFK-LAX-SFO-LAX-LHR-SOF. Quite proud of my first point run. Managed to tick almost all the boxes I was looking for. Got AA business on the way to JFK. Got 2 nice long layovers in LAX to test the lounges. And was even able to get booked on AA1 JFK-LAX; weirdly I can't replicate this on Matrix now and I forgot to screenshot the output. Also got the late LAX-LHR flight to maximise sleep. I had to create the itinerary as a multi-city in Matrix. Below is what I input as well as the closest approximation I could get now. Might even try to upgrade one or both of the JFK-LAX and LAX-LHR legs. Only minor gripe is I couldn't get it to work a couple of weeks earlier to catch White Sox v As, so had to settle for Mets v As. I think the very helpful guy I got on the phone was new: once we reached the end he was pretty tight lipped about what price turned up and put me on hold to check with the fare team. I think he was surprised by Ł1024!! And it actually came out Ł10 cheaper than the quote in Matrix. With Ł500 and change in pandemic cancellation vouchers, it only cost me another Ł500.
One other thing: I ended up with 5 days in SFO. Only hit me at the end of the call after 1hr on hold and going through flights one by one. But I could qualify for double TPs if I book a hotel. Usually adding the hotel seems to be a good price. But he told me that it is not possible with more than 6 flight segments. Has anyone had experience with this? Is there a way around it?
Edit with actual itinerary.
EDIT: Sorry for confusion. I never got the screenshot in Matrix of the itinerary I booked and can't recreate it. Here is the actual itinerary. No insane layovers, unless you count 2x5hrs in LAX to luxuriate in various lounges.
One other thing: I ended up with 5 days in SFO. Only hit me at the end of the call after 1hr on hold and going through flights one by one. But I could qualify for double TPs if I book a hotel. Usually adding the hotel seems to be a good price. But he told me that it is not possible with more than 6 flight segments. Has anyone had experience with this? Is there a way around it?
Edit with actual itinerary.
EDIT: Sorry for confusion. I never got the screenshot in Matrix of the itinerary I booked and can't recreate it. Here is the actual itinerary. No insane layovers, unless you count 2x5hrs in LAX to luxuriate in various lounges.
Last edited by RichieMc; Jan 18, 22 at 7:35 am
Jan 17, 22, 3:41 pm
#2013
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: E14
Programs: BA GGL, Marriott, IHG, Sirius, Dusit, Thai, Virgin, Hyatt, BAA, AS, AA(both)
Posts: 1,094
Originally Posted by RichieMc
One other thing: I ended up with 5 days in SFO. Only hit me at the end of the call after 1hr on hold and going through flights one by one. But I could qualify for double TPs if I book a hotel. Usually adding the hotel seems to be a good price. But he told me that it is not possible with more than 6 flight segments. Has anyone had experience with this? Is there a way around it?
Last edited by E14 26C; Jan 17, 22 at 4:02 pm
Jan 17, 22, 4:00 pm
#2014
Join Date: Feb 2020
Programs: British Airways Executive Club Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum
Posts: 932
Originally Posted by E14 26C
Double TP's are for holidays booked from London only.
Jan 18, 22, 4:23 am
#2017
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: London
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold & GGL & CCR, HH Diam, Bonvoy Titanium, IHG Spire, Tastecard
Posts: 7,504
Originally Posted by RichieMc
Might even try to upgrade one or both of the JFK-LAX and LAX-LHR legs.
Don't think you'll be able to upgrade those flights (certainly with Avios - if you mean cash, there might be options though doubt at reasonable cost) given the AA and AY codes and non-BA metal.
Jan 18, 22, 4:50 am
#2018
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 15,422
Originally Posted by RichieMc
But I could qualify for double TPs if I book a hotel?
(SFO PHX JFK HEL LHR SOF)
In calculating the travel costs, It's sensible to include overnight accommodation in New York on your way out, and London on the way back.
Jan 18, 22, 5:31 am
#2019
Join Date: Jan 2022
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 296
Originally Posted by chris1979
Looks like a great and fun trip!
Don't think you'll be able to upgrade those flights (certainly with Avios - if you mean cash, there might be options though doubt at reasonable cost) given the AA and AY codes and non-BA metal.
Don't think you'll be able to upgrade those flights (certainly with Avios - if you mean cash, there might be options though doubt at reasonable cost) given the AA and AY codes and non-BA metal.
Jan 18, 22, 6:06 am
#2020
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: E14
Programs: BA GGL, Marriott, IHG, Sirius, Dusit, Thai, Virgin, Hyatt, BAA, AS, AA(both)
Posts: 1,094
Originally Posted by RichieMc
I actually forgot to screenshot the Matrix output for the itinerary I booked and can't replicate it any more. What I posted was the closest I can currently get. As it happens both the AA flights have BA codes. Can't see upgrade options on website or app for any flights and it tells me I need to call. As far as I can tell, there are mileage seats on both flights in F, and currently all seats are free on both as well. I'll try my luck tonight.
Jan 18, 22, 6:21 am
#2021
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Planet C53 (LHR)
Programs: BAEC Gold/ GGL / Avis Preferred/ Hilton Honours Diamond
Posts: 115
Originally Posted by RichieMc
So I've just booked this mess SOF-LHR-JFK-LAX-SFO-LAX-LHR-SOF. Quite proud of my first point run. Managed to tick almost all the boxes I was looking for. Got AA business on the way to JFK. Got 2 nice long layovers in LAX to test the lounges. And was even able to get booked on AA1 JFK-LAX; weirdly I can't replicate this on Matrix now and I forgot to screenshot the output. Also got the late LAX-LHR flight to maximise sleep. I had to create the itinerary as a multi-city in Matrix. Below is what I input as well as the closest approximation I could get now. Might even try to upgrade one or both of the JFK-LAX and LAX-LHR legs. Only minor gripe is I couldn't get it to work a couple of weeks earlier to catch White Sox v As, so had to settle for Mets v As. I think the very helpful guy I got on the phone was new: once we reached the end he was pretty tight lipped about what price turned up and put me on hold to check with the fare team. I think he was surprised by Ł1024!! And it actually came out Ł10 cheaper than the quote in Matrix. With Ł500 and change in pandemic cancellation vouchers, it only cost me another Ł500.
One other thing: I ended up with 5 days in SFO. Only hit me at the end of the call after 1hr on hold and going through flights one by one. But I could qualify for double TPs if I book a hotel. Usually adding the hotel seems to be a good price. But he told me that it is not possible with more than 6 flight segments. Has anyone had experience with this? Is there a way around it?
One other thing: I ended up with 5 days in SFO. Only hit me at the end of the call after 1hr on hold and going through flights one by one. But I could qualify for double TPs if I book a hotel. Usually adding the hotel seems to be a good price. But he told me that it is not possible with more than 6 flight segments. Has anyone had experience with this? Is there a way around it?
Jan 18, 22, 6:25 am
#2022
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Between UK & US
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 116
Originally Posted by m8_rotate
36 min connection at SFO on outbound on the 21st! You are very brave!
Jan 18, 22, 6:41 am
#2023
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Gold, IHG Spire Elite, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 6,729
Originally Posted by m8_rotate
36 min connection at SFO on outbound on the 21st! You are very brave!
Most of my LAX-SFO flights have required a bus over to the Eagle's Nest, but I've had a couple of remote ones and T5 as well. Have had one from the TBIT (that was LAS though).
Last edited by xenole; Jan 18, 22 at 6:59 am
Jan 18, 22, 6:47 am
#2024
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Originally Posted by m8_rotate
36 min connection at SFO on outbound on the 21st! You are very brave!
The 36 min layover is at LAX. not SFO on the outbound
Regards
TBS
Jan 18, 22, 8:53 am
#2025
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Planet C53 (LHR)
Programs: BAEC Gold/ GGL / Avis Preferred/ Hilton Honours Diamond
Posts: 115
Originally Posted by The _Banking_Scot
The 36 min layover is at LAX. not SFO on the outbound
Regards
TBS
Regards
TBS
