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
Apr 9, 2022, 7:47 am
#2731
Join Date: Feb 2020
Programs: British Airways Executive Club Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite, Hilton Diamond, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 1,771
For eligible segments you need to be EITHER
- travelling on a BA operated aircraft (or the tiny number of wet leases such as IB Express out of LGW)
OR
- travelling on BA marketed flights, such as BA6032 etc.
So AY6032 won't work unless there is a BA aircraft operating the flight, and while I can't find those flight numbers, the test is as above - is it BA metal, yes or no. BA6032 is bound to be OK. More information in the sticky about Your Guide to the Executive Club. For completeness, an IB operated and marketed flight is also OK for eligible sectors.
- travelling on a BA operated aircraft (or the tiny number of wet leases such as IB Express out of LGW)
OR
- travelling on BA marketed flights, such as BA6032 etc.
So AY6032 won't work unless there is a BA aircraft operating the flight, and while I can't find those flight numbers, the test is as above - is it BA metal, yes or no. BA6032 is bound to be OK. More information in the sticky about Your Guide to the Executive Club. For completeness, an IB operated and marketed flight is also OK for eligible sectors.
Apr 9, 2022, 7:56 am
#2732
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,896
Sorry to piggyback on this, but I was wondering if my bookings via Crystal Travel will count as BA flights and if that means I will earn bonus Avios? They have all been ticketed as 125 stock with BA flight numbers eg BA6034. MMB seems to think my LHR-HEL returns will earn 3956 Avios, which is consistent with BA operated flights when I use the TP calculator.
Apr 9, 2022, 8:01 am
#2733
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: BER
Programs: BA GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,843
Apr 9, 2022, 8:22 am
#2734
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Présidentielle
Posts: 1,445
If seat selection is a trouble, there's always two easy options:
1) Contact AY by phone or online chat.
2) Use Amadeus via AT, RJ or UL.
Last edited by Flying Yazata; Apr 9, 2022 at 8:28 am
Apr 9, 2022, 8:37 am
#2736
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Présidentielle
Posts: 1,445
I am not a massive fan of flying for the sake of it, but this is as good as it gets for a day trip, civlised timings, looks like i'll get to try the new Finnair A350 business class seat in one direction and the lounges are brilliant at both ends - far more civilised than sitting in CE to Bucharest, staying a few hours in a hotel and flying back at the crack of dawn!
As for lounges, do remember that AY Platinum Wing is closed and there's no idea yet regarding when it will be reopened. So AY Business Lounge and, for those eligible, Plaza Premium Lounge are the ones available non-Schengen.
Apr 9, 2022, 8:57 am
#2737
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,401
The AY non-Schengen business lounge is pretty decent. Good food selection, bar, very good coffee machine, lots of different seating type, showers, etc.
Apr 9, 2022, 9:22 am
#2738
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,896
Apr 9, 2022, 9:33 am
#2739
Join Date: May 2012
Location: JFK, MAN
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, Amex Plat
Posts: 425
Apr 9, 2022, 9:38 am
#2740
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: DL, OZ, AC, AS, AA, BA, Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, IHG
Posts: 19,896
Did you get more details? I haven't paid very close attention to this thread. I would love to see a sample itinerary via ITA. I'll definitely attain BA Gold before the end of this year. I'm still deciding whether to try to go for GGL.
Btw, it's too late to change now. I already bought two LHR-HEL fares, which will give me the four BA segments that I need. Furthermore, I am flying on the A350 on all four flights. So excited!
Btw, it's too late to change now. I already bought two LHR-HEL fares, which will give me the four BA segments that I need. Furthermore, I am flying on the A350 on all four flights. So excited!
Apr 9, 2022, 10:02 am
#2741
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Présidentielle
Posts: 1,445
Apr 9, 2022, 11:05 am
#2742
Moderator, Iberia Airlines, Airport Lounges, and Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: BA Lifetime Gold; Flying Blue Life Platinum; LH Sen.; Hilton Diamond; Kemal Kebabs Prized Customer
Posts: 63,771
Sorry to piggyback on this, but I was wondering if my bookings via Crystal Travel will count as BA flights and if that means I will earn bonus Avios? They have all been ticketed as 125 stock with BA flight numbers eg BA6034. MMB seems to think my LHR-HEL returns will earn 3956 Avios, which is consistent with BA operated flights when I use the TP calculator.
Apr 9, 2022, 11:18 am
#2743
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Wedged somewhere between BTS and VIE ✈
Programs: Star Alliance Gold (A3 Gold), Oneworld Emerald (BA Gold), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,338
Just to check, do Finnair marketed Business Light 'I' fares still earn Avios and Tier Points as per the chart?
Apr 9, 2022, 11:21 am
#2745
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Wedged somewhere between BTS and VIE ✈
Programs: Star Alliance Gold (A3 Gold), Oneworld Emerald (BA Gold), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 6,338
