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Old Feb 6, 2021, 5:40 am
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This thread is the continuation of the discussion hosted in the BA Tier Point Runs | 2019-20 edition thread.

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Old Apr 6, 2022, 1:44 pm
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Originally Posted by webstereo
Will you share what you wound up doing?
Absolutely - still refining and making it perfect for me and will get it on here asap.
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 3:28 pm
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Originally Posted by MrMutton
The AGP-HEL-LHR-JFK-LAX-SFO route mentioned above is 9500miles. The maximum permitted mileage on the [cheapest] fare for that route is around 7200 so the more you go over it the more it will cost. Losing the LHR and LAX stops will cost you 120TPs but drop the mileage into the MPM so it will price up more reasonably, and you can pick up 120TP for less hopping round the west coast.
I beg to disagree. See https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/33658664-post1328.html
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 3:32 pm
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Any suggestions for the cheapest possible method to get four BA segments on either May 14th or May 15th from LGW or LHR? I prefer to complete this task in a day.

Thank you!
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 3:39 pm
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Originally Posted by lsquare
Any suggestions for the cheapest possible method to get four BA segments on either May 14th or May 15th from LGW or LHR? I prefer to complete this task in a day.

Thank you!
Two same-day LHR-DUB roundtrip.
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 3:56 pm
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If you fly a route twice on the same day it's almost certain one of the flights won't automatically credit and you will have to have to contact BA to have it manually credited.
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 3:57 pm
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Originally Posted by destone
Two same-day LHR-DUB roundtrip.
or do the same using BHD..on the 15th reckon you could do it for under £300 all up
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 4:07 pm
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Originally Posted by Vasto1M
If you fly a route twice on the same day it's almost certain one of the flights won't automatically credit and you will have to have to contact BA to have it manually credited.
Evidence? It’s certainly not against T&C.
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 4:13 pm
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Originally Posted by destone
Evidence? It’s certainly not against T&C.
Personal experience. There is no issue in doing it, you're not breaking any rules, it's just 'the system' gets confused and can't seem to cope with someone flying a route twice on the same day, even though the flight numbers will be different.
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 4:25 pm
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Originally Posted by MrMutton
The AGP-HEL-LHR-JFK-LAX-SFO route mentioned above is 9500miles. The maximum permitted mileage on the [cheapest] fare for that route is around 7200 so the more you go over it the more it will cost. Losing the LHR and LAX stops will cost you 120TPs but drop the mileage into the MPM so it will price up more reasonably, and you can pick up 120TP for less hopping round the west coast.
Originally Posted by destone
I disagree too. I purchased exactly the same route for 1545EUR, travel agency fees inlcuded, BA stock.
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 5:09 pm
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Originally Posted by destone
Evidence? It’s certainly not against T&C.
I had this issue too in the past and had to write. They responded that as a "goodwill gesture" they would credit the flights. It may not be against T&Cs, but you should definitely prepare for some back and forth with BA in order to get them properly credited.
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 6:16 pm
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Originally Posted by destone
Two same-day LHR-DUB roundtrip.
What is the pricing typically like? I won't mind racking up some good TPs if the price is right!
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 6:55 pm
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Originally Posted by lsquare
What is the pricing typically like? I won't mind racking up some good TPs if the price is right!
£167.44 total for the four flights (two round-trips). Club Europe (160 tier points) would be £520 for the same.


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Old Apr 6, 2022, 7:55 pm
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Originally Posted by destone
£167.44 total for the four flights (two round-trips). Club Europe (160 tier points) would be £520 for the same.


Is this reasonable pricing? Is it not worth flying within the UK and avoid clearing customs?
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 8:37 pm
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Originally Posted by lsquare
Is this reasonable pricing? Is it not worth flying within the UK and avoid clearing customs?
Intra-UK flights won’t have the same frequency as DUB to pull off two same-day round-trips.
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Old Apr 6, 2022, 10:03 pm
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640 TPs for around £840. Did this route back in January. It's certainly not the most comfortable, but it's a TP jackpot.
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