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
Feb 23, 2022, 7:54 am
#2356
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: near Heathrow
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL (OWE), SA LifePlat (*G), BD Gold to the end, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,908
Many such itineries have a maximum mileage constraint. Again not an expert, and I don't know where to look for the mileage rule on each fare, but that maybe the issue.
Feb 23, 2022, 7:58 am
#2357
Join Date: Mar 2015
Programs: BA GGL
Posts: 2,447
Not defining the days. It's effectively a journey with multi-city stops. You can't do DUB-LHR-HEL-JFK-LAX-SFO in one single day. So you have to split the journey sections into the relevant days.
Feb 23, 2022, 8:05 am
#2358
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: WAW ✈ LHR ✈ GLA
Programs: BA GfL/GGL/CCR, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 2,498
1. Was using ITA Matrix last night and I was able to find some good lights DUB->LHR->JFK->LAX->SFO return (Thank you @Spongthrush!).
I could not get it to find any flights when trying to add HEL in though, what am I doing wrong?
I could not get it to find any flights when trying to add HEL in though, what am I doing wrong?
2. Do all AA & Air Alaska flights garner TP and Avios? Especially as some seem to be operated by other companies, for example Alaska 3305 (operated by Skywest Airlines As Alaskaskywest) and American 3058 (operated by Skywest Airlines As American Eagle), just want to check before I miss out on 80TP's.
Feb 24, 2022, 1:02 am
#2359
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 203
Thanks. I need to fly BA metal with a credit I have. I can reposition nearly anywhere and my goal is to maximize the amount of miles I can fly on BA metal. Business would be great, but I’ll understand if that’s nearly impossible.
Feb 24, 2022, 1:21 am
#2360
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: BA Gold, Mucci
Posts: 2,065
Otherwise you could spend about Ł500 more and fly DUB-LHR-JFK-SFO-JFK-LHR-DUB for about Ł1,150 as has been outlined on this thread many times. You're best looking for things yourself to start with and then asking on here if it's a good deal. Reading this thread through should give you plenty of ideas. Good luck.
Feb 24, 2022, 7:47 am
#2361
Join Date: Jan 2022
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 1,459
AA vs BA flight number??
I had to cancel a previous TP run to get a few more days in San Francisco. Got an FTV so have to book through BA, which is fine. I have these 2 itineraries, which are exactly the same flights. Only difference is the Transcons are either BA or AA flight numbers. Is there any advantage of one over the other? Say in terms of help during IRROPS, would an AA number make a difference? And all the other segtors are already in the highest class, so would having an AA flight number be any more useful when trying to upgrade with cash? (To upgrade with Avios, I'd need AA flight number on a BA 125 ticket, but an I fare isn't upgradeable so that's not a consideration).
Feb 24, 2022, 7:51 am
#2362
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,185
Just as a remark, the ex-DUB fare would not allow a Helsinki detour for travel to the West Coast due to MPM ( Maximum Permitted Mileage ) constraints.
Although rather than adding 80TP's, you could add Madrid, Paris, Barcelona and another European gateway that AA or IB flies from the East Coast to add 40TP's per direction.
Eg: DUB-LHR-MAD-JFK-LAX-SFO
Although rather than adding 80TP's, you could add Madrid, Paris, Barcelona and another European gateway that AA or IB flies from the East Coast to add 40TP's per direction.
Eg: DUB-LHR-MAD-JFK-LAX-SFO
Feb 24, 2022, 8:19 am
#2363
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: GLA
Programs: Chevalier de la Gallentrie - Knight of the Platinum Hair Brush, BA Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,389
You can squeeze in an outbound leg via LAX for another 40TPs for Ł15 more if you really want :-)
Main difference with the BA codeshares is it sometimes makes a difference in terms of the Avios you'll earn (BA will always earn more - if there's any difference between the two flights). In your case it's no difference from what I can see, so really just cosmetic choice. You'll still need to manage your booking for AA seats via the AA system (likewise with Finnair for their flights) and they will use the AA flight number regardless (at least, that's my understanding - there are greater minds on here who can clarify if required).
Main difference with the BA codeshares is it sometimes makes a difference in terms of the Avios you'll earn (BA will always earn more - if there's any difference between the two flights). In your case it's no difference from what I can see, so really just cosmetic choice. You'll still need to manage your booking for AA seats via the AA system (likewise with Finnair for their flights) and they will use the AA flight number regardless (at least, that's my understanding - there are greater minds on here who can clarify if required).
Feb 24, 2022, 8:35 am
#2364
Join Date: Jan 2022
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 1,459
You can squeeze in an outbound leg via LAX for another 40TPs for Ł15 more if you really want :-)
Main difference with the BA codeshares is it sometimes makes a difference in terms of the Avios you'll earn (BA will always earn more - if there's any difference between the two flights). In your case it's no difference from what I can see, so really just cosmetic choice. You'll still need to manage your booking for AA seats via the AA system (likewise with Finnair for their flights) and they will use the AA flight number regardless (at least, that's my understanding - there are greater minds on here who can clarify if required).
Main difference with the BA codeshares is it sometimes makes a difference in terms of the Avios you'll earn (BA will always earn more - if there's any difference between the two flights). In your case it's no difference from what I can see, so really just cosmetic choice. You'll still need to manage your booking for AA seats via the AA system (likewise with Finnair for their flights) and they will use the AA flight number regardless (at least, that's my understanding - there are greater minds on here who can clarify if required).
Feb 24, 2022, 10:14 am
#2365
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: GLA
Programs: Chevalier de la Gallentrie - Knight of the Platinum Hair Brush, BA Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,389
For some reason it didn't work putting in the LAX leg on the way back (well, it did, but the price went up by Ł12k!!!). Are you able to pay for upgrades on the Flagship legs? Would love to try FFD, but haven't been on any First services yet - and ironically the one time i'm flying in F with AA in April, i've not taking the transcon until the next day, so won't be eligible :-(.
Feb 24, 2022, 10:23 am
#2366
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: BA Gold, Mucci
Posts: 2,065
For some reason it didn't work putting in the LAX leg on the way back (well, it did, but the price went up by Ł12k!!!). Are you able to pay for upgrades on the Flagship legs? Would love to try FFD, but haven't been on any First services yet - and ironically the one time i'm flying in F with AA in April, i've not taking the transcon until the next day, so won't be eligible :-(.
I'm with you, I'd also like to try Flagship First dining... the Champagne looks pretty good!
Feb 24, 2022, 10:28 am
#2367
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: GLA
Programs: Chevalier de la Gallentrie - Knight of the Platinum Hair Brush, BA Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,389
I believe you can ask at check-in for an airport upgrade, and you can bag one that way. VSLover on here in September reported that he was offered an upgrade at online check-in for $250. I'd probably be a taker at that price.
I'm with you, I'd also like to try Flagship First dining... the Champagne looks pretty good!
I'm with you, I'd also like to try Flagship First dining... the Champagne looks pretty good!
Feb 24, 2022, 10:40 am
#2369
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: BA Gold, Mucci
Posts: 2,065
Feb 24, 2022, 10:41 am
#2370
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,190
Are we going to get a 2022 edition of this tread? 
rb211.
rb211.