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
May 20, 2022, 3:14 pm
#3211
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,403
I think the FO issued a travel warning for Sri Lanka recently so any travel insurance may be void if you travel. Safety first.
May 20, 2022, 3:22 pm
#3212
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: LHR
Programs: BA GGL, HH Diamond, IHG Diamond Amb
Posts: 375
From https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sri-lanka
Having said that probably not the best TP run to be doing at the moment if there are other options!
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, due to ongoing political and economic instability. This advice does not apply to airside transit through Sri Lanka’s international airport.
May 20, 2022, 3:22 pm
#3213
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: England
Programs: BAEC Gold, UA Mileage Plus, Hotels.com Gold, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Pizza Express Gold
Posts: 603
May 20, 2022, 5:34 pm
#3214
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: South Florida, USA
Programs: AA PPRO (OW Emerarld), BA Silver, DL PM
Posts: 491
Hi all,
I've switched my FFP to BA from AA and have a newbie question. I already have enough TP for silver, however, I don't have any BA segments yet. To meet the four flight BA requirement must the flights only be on (or marketed by) BA or IB (flight numbers)?
Thanks in advance.
I've switched my FFP to BA from AA and have a newbie question. I already have enough TP for silver, however, I don't have any BA segments yet. To meet the four flight BA requirement must the flights only be on (or marketed by) BA or IB (flight numbers)?
Thanks in advance.
May 20, 2022, 6:06 pm
#3215
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Présidentielle
Posts: 1,445
May 21, 2022, 12:17 am
#3216
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BA Gold; Virgin FF; United Airlines; American Airlines; and was frequent c/c churner - RIP!
Posts: 945
May 21, 2022, 12:22 am
#3217
Join Date: Jun 2021
Posts: 35
Any tips how to get an ITIN to book with AA, via powertools? keep getting the error message something went wrong.
May 21, 2022, 12:54 am
#3218
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 163
Hi everyone, I am Gold with a June renewal. I am about to book the BUD-HNL to renew on the reduced threshold. I have 3K in BA vouchers which expire next year so would like to utilise these. A few questions if I may;
1) Is the HNL fare only bookable ITA Matrix via AA website?
2) Any advice how to book via BA?
1) Is the HNL fare only bookable ITA Matrix via AA website?
2) Any advice how to book via BA?
May 21, 2022, 12:57 am
#3219
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 163
Have you tried www.bookwithmatrix.com and select American Airlines in the pull down menu?
Last edited by antipest; May 21, 2022 at 12:57 am Reason: keys moved on keyboard!
May 21, 2022, 1:58 am
#3220
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,683
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/d...kolnplpp?hl=en
May 21, 2022, 2:01 am
#3221
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,683
Try AA Germany, that often is the most reliable option. The extension is not flawless, I find anything more than a very simple routing will never work with BA. AA Germany usually best for me, but def not 100%.
May 21, 2022, 8:07 am
#3222
FlyerTalk Evangelist
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: 14,186
For example, if you would like to book through AA UK, specify the sales city as London, UK when beginning your search.
May 21, 2022, 11:40 am
#3223
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 221
I called BA to book my BUD-HNL jaunt and gave them the flight numbers (all BA) and they booked it and charged me in GBP at a better rate than I would have got on a 0% Halifax card, paid using BA Amex so got a shed load of Avios as well (This bit not applicable to you due to FTV's) Managed to upgrade to First on the LHR-DFW-LHR route using Avios aw well!
Thanks!
May 21, 2022, 12:21 pm
#3224
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 278
Best bet is to start out with a fairly wide set of requirements. populate a simple return in business class between your start and end point (in this case i've chosen BUD and HNL because I know there is a good fare around at the moment - thanks to FT!) Don't initially put in any routing codes (or if you do, just use LHR for both ends) and make sure you have Oneworld Alliance set in the extension codes. Then search based on calendar of lowest fares, with a duration of 0-7 night and do an initial search (at least 6 months out) to find some dates with the duration you're after and at roughly the right price.
The try adding a couple of additional routing options in (in my case, I added in LHR HEL LAX initially, and the same in reverse). ITA doesnt seem to handle more than three connections in either direction on the simple return.
Once you have another set of flights at the right dates, make a note of the dates and then change to a multi-city search. Split your journey into a couple of different flights in each direction (remember you can add routing options into each of these flights) - for example:
this then gives you some additional options and lets you optimise your routes, but the importance is to be flexible with your dates, and ensure you select the "+/-2days" option against each departure. This is the exact search that i used to get the results I posted earlier.
There's quite a few youtube videos out there and i'm sure some of our fellow FTers can provide other suggestions.
The try adding a couple of additional routing options in (in my case, I added in LHR HEL LAX initially, and the same in reverse). ITA doesnt seem to handle more than three connections in either direction on the simple return.
Once you have another set of flights at the right dates, make a note of the dates and then change to a multi-city search. Split your journey into a couple of different flights in each direction (remember you can add routing options into each of these flights) - for example:
this then gives you some additional options and lets you optimise your routes, but the importance is to be flexible with your dates, and ensure you select the "+/-2days" option against each departure. This is the exact search that i used to get the results I posted earlier.
There's quite a few youtube videos out there and i'm sure some of our fellow FTers can provide other suggestions.
May 21, 2022, 12:41 pm
#3225
Join Date: Aug 2014
Programs: BA Executive Club and OnBusiness
Posts: 721
You'll need to be patient if you're looking to optimise for Tier Points, schedule, aircraft, stopovers and purchase options (e.g. selecting British Airways fares only will increase the price a little, as will adding in HEL and JFK)
Last edited by Ned1968; May 21, 2022 at 2:33 pm