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
Mar 20, 2022, 10:51 am
#2491
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Programs: BA GGL - maybe only briefly!
Posts: 1,378
if I wanted to book a round trip to Sofia, would I need to book the outward and return flights as seperate bookings? On the day I was looking at, the flight arrives in Sofia at 13.25 and leaves at 14.20 - it doesn’t come up in the BA website as a feasible return trip, presumably because there’s some kind of preset minimum in the system - or it this turnaround not physically possible?
Sorry if this is a silly question!
Sorry if this is a silly question!
Other wise, you can book a LHR-SOF return trip and a SOF-LHR return trip - and you 'nest' one inside the other. 4 legs total, flown as 2 B2Bs. So you get 2 round trips.
Date 1 - Ticket 1 - LHR-SOF
Date 1 - Ticket 2 - SOF-LHR
Date 2 - Ticket 2 - LHR-SOF
Date 2 - Ticket 1 - SOF-LHR
Mar 20, 2022, 11:07 am
#2492
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 76
The turnround is feasible - booking it as return on the same day ins't. If you wanted to do just one B2B (ie out and then back only) you would have to book them as 2 separate one-way tickets.
Other wise, you can book a LHR-SOF return trip and a SOF-LHR return trip - and you 'nest' one inside the other. 4 legs total, flown as 2 B2Bs. So you get 2 round trips.
Date 1 - Ticket 1 - LHR-SOF
Date 1 - Ticket 2 - SOF-LHR
Date 2 - Ticket 2 - LHR-SOF
Date 2 - Ticket 1 - SOF-LHR
Other wise, you can book a LHR-SOF return trip and a SOF-LHR return trip - and you 'nest' one inside the other. 4 legs total, flown as 2 B2Bs. So you get 2 round trips.
Date 1 - Ticket 1 - LHR-SOF
Date 1 - Ticket 2 - SOF-LHR
Date 2 - Ticket 2 - LHR-SOF
Date 2 - Ticket 1 - SOF-LHR
ooh that’s sneaky 😂
On arrival at Sofia is there a signposted route for connections? I’m new to this and I’ve never been to Sofia before. Thank you for your help
Mar 20, 2022, 11:13 am
#2493
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: BAEC Silver, IHG Diamond
Posts: 7,758
Walk around the glassed waiting room to the boarding podium and enter the waiting area if you choose.
Mar 20, 2022, 11:18 am
#2494
Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 76
Ooh that sounds so easy - thank you 😊
Last edited by Karen Jackson; Mar 20, 2022 at 11:20 am Reason: Accidental duplicate post
Mar 20, 2022, 11:34 am
#2495
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Programs: BA GGL - maybe only briefly!
Posts: 1,378
Have a read through this post - https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/brit...tinations.html
If you are not familiar with the forum layout, go to the top of page 1, and click on the link "Click here to display full wiki' and all will be revealed!
If you are not familiar with the forum layout, go to the top of page 1, and click on the link "Click here to display full wiki' and all will be revealed!
Mar 21, 2022, 7:38 am
#2496
Join Date: Aug 2006
Programs: BAEC Gold/GGL, IHG Diamond AMB
Posts: 1,074
It looks like UL are back with AUH-CGK - good price too at £746 for 560TPs
Mar 21, 2022, 8:30 am
#2497
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: BA Gold, Mucci
Posts: 2,068
I noticed yesterday that DUB-SFO is still around for about €1360-€1400 over Christmas in Business.
Routing either DUB-PHL-SFO-JFK-LHR-DUB (for the slightly lower price) or DUB-LHR-JFK-SFO and back the same way.
Routing either DUB-PHL-SFO-JFK-LHR-DUB (for the slightly lower price) or DUB-LHR-JFK-SFO and back the same way.
Mar 21, 2022, 8:33 am
#2498
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
Posts: 17,008
.The current price is a significant increase over the earlier target level of around £500, but I guess the two 2000-mile sectors each way make it worth it in TP terms! In its hayday the route attracted multiple back-to-backers: i think the record was five of them, to edge into GGL world.
Originally Doha, Dubai and Muscat offered similar fares, but they gradually fell off the tree, leaving Abu Dhabi - so maybe grab this opportunity while it's still with us.
For anyone looking for J-class cheapos between AUH and CGK, rather than TPs, Saudia is offering a much cheaper deal than Sri Lankan.
Mar 21, 2022, 9:16 am
#2499
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL / GfL
Posts: 3,257
BA don't seem to be offering as good a deal with weekend flights, but AA can be done with travel outbound on a Friday and returning on a Sunday. Reservations for that fare need to be completed by March 31st and travel (outbound) completed by 31st December 2022, but like all these things - don't wait until the last minute to book as the fare can be pulled at any time.
I saw the initial fare on GF this morning, but since then the only way I was able to capture the prices I wanted was via ITA Matrix - so best to play around there vs GF for your dates.
Pilot37
Mar 21, 2022, 7:34 pm
#2500
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Bristol
Programs: BA Silver, Hilton Gold, Caesars Diamond
Posts: 921
Would anyone be able to tell me why the price increases on BA (but not the AA filter) between these two searches (which should yield the same results)? I changed to multi city to delay the final leg by 24 hours or to return from Gatwick. But even when I keep the multi city dates so the results should be the same as original, I cannot get it the same price. Is it likely if I price the image on the left with BA and then ask them to push the final flight back on the phone, it would come out the same? Or is there anyway of delaying the final leg (ie. minconnect) without using multi city? I want to book with BA as I wouldn't mind a voucher from them if my plans change or a sale turns up. Thanks
Mar 22, 2022, 3:15 am
#2501
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Bournemouth
Programs: BA Gold Virgin Atlantic Silver Hilton Honors Silver
Posts: 13
Hi
just booked this itinerary combining trip to Disney and get a few TP’s however, whilst the American legs show up on booking those on BA show as “On hold”. Haven’t encountered this before, anyone know why or how long roughly until they’re confirmed. Thanks
just booked this itinerary combining trip to Disney and get a few TP’s however, whilst the American legs show up on booking those on BA show as “On hold”. Haven’t encountered this before, anyone know why or how long roughly until they’re confirmed. Thanks
Mar 22, 2022, 3:18 am
#2502
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold (woohoo)
Posts: 189
Trying to book a TP run to renew gold and this morning the Gold line says they've decided to stop taking phone bookings "for a few weeks" to "relieve pressure on their teams" so the cash booking option (#2 = #2) just gets disconnected. I am chasing a 180 day advance purchase fare which is too complicated to book online and BA won't take my booking... Really makes me wonder why I support the airline if they so obviously don't want my business... I wonder how a status extension request will be received as they are preventing me from booking what I need to extend my status?
Mar 22, 2022, 3:24 am
#2503
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: BA Gold, Mucci
Posts: 2,068
Would anyone be able to tell me why the price increases on BA (but not the AA filter) between these two searches (which should yield the same results)? I changed to multi city to delay the final leg by 24 hours or to return from Gatwick. But even when I keep the multi city dates so the results should be the same as original, I cannot get it the same price.
Trying to book a TP run to renew gold and this morning the Gold line says they've decided to stop taking phone bookings "for a few weeks" to "relieve pressure on their teams" so the cash booking option (#2 = #2) just gets disconnected. I am chasing a 180 day advance purchase fare which is too complicated to book online and BA won't take my booking... Really makes me wonder why I support the airline if they so obviously don't want my business... I wonder how a status extension request will be received as they are preventing me from booking what I need to extend my status
Mar 22, 2022, 3:34 am
#2504
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: South of England
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 24
Hi
I'm looking at doing my first mini-TP run. I will need 225 TPs to get to Gold by August. I'm based in London.
My plan is for either June or July:
Booking 1
Friday night - Basic Economy
LHR->AGP BA 2710
18.45 - 22.40
5 TPs
£63
Booking 2
Saturday morning - Business Light
AGP->HEL AY1676
01.15 - 06.45
HEL->LHR AY1331
08.00 - 09.10
(140 + 80 TPs = 220)
Approx £500 - can be booked together on Expedia
Does this look reasonable and I have I made any glaring mistakes? Or are there any other suggestions?
I hope booking 2 is a true combined booking and if I miss the connection I can get put on a later flight that day.
I'm also looking for any advice about spending 3 hours at Malaga airport overnight when the lounge is shut.
Thanks
I'm looking at doing my first mini-TP run. I will need 225 TPs to get to Gold by August. I'm based in London.
My plan is for either June or July:
Booking 1
Friday night - Basic Economy
LHR->AGP BA 2710
18.45 - 22.40
5 TPs
£63
Booking 2
Saturday morning - Business Light
AGP->HEL AY1676
01.15 - 06.45
HEL->LHR AY1331
08.00 - 09.10
(140 + 80 TPs = 220)
Approx £500 - can be booked together on Expedia
Does this look reasonable and I have I made any glaring mistakes? Or are there any other suggestions?
I hope booking 2 is a true combined booking and if I miss the connection I can get put on a later flight that day.
I'm also looking for any advice about spending 3 hours at Malaga airport overnight when the lounge is shut.
Thanks
Mar 22, 2022, 3:39 am
#2505
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold (woohoo)
Posts: 189
Its baked into the core message you receive when you call. I've previously had a variable message which cuts you off when they are very, very busy, but the entire message seems to have changed today with no booking calls being answered...
Last edited by Keep it Riel; Mar 22, 2022 at 5:29 am