BA Tier Point Runs | 2021 edition
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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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May 29, 22, 5:06 am
#3287
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, LH, QR, TK
Posts: 15,289
Originally Posted by Saint4805
Hey all,
My membership year ends on 8 October and so I'm looking to rack up 450 TPs as soon as my new membership year starts on 9 October which would give me Silver status for the rest of that membership year and the year after. Would appreciate if someone could check my plan and let me know if there are any flaws.
11 October - ABZ - LHR (Economy) = 5 TPs
12-17 October - LHR - SOF return (5 night BA holiday flying in Business Class - double points) = 320 TPs
18 October - LHR - SOF (Economy) = 10 TPs
20 October - SOF - NEW via LHR (Business) = 120 TPs
Total 455 Tier Points at a cost of Ł642 plus an overnight stay at LHR on 11 October and 2 nights in SOF on 18 October
Thanks!
My membership year ends on 8 October and so I'm looking to rack up 450 TPs as soon as my new membership year starts on 9 October which would give me Silver status for the rest of that membership year and the year after. Would appreciate if someone could check my plan and let me know if there are any flaws.
11 October - ABZ - LHR (Economy) = 5 TPs
12-17 October - LHR - SOF return (5 night BA holiday flying in Business Class - double points) = 320 TPs
18 October - LHR - SOF (Economy) = 10 TPs
20 October - SOF - NEW via LHR (Business) = 120 TPs
Total 455 Tier Points at a cost of Ł642 plus an overnight stay at LHR on 11 October and 2 nights in SOF on 18 October
Thanks!
That seems an extraordinarily low cost. I wonder if you are looking at the per person price for a 5-day Sofia holiday for two. But even so….
I can't work out where NEW represents, unless Newquay (NQY) is to be resurrected as a BA route.
May 29, 22, 5:25 am
#3288
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,350
Originally Posted by IAN-UK
I can't work out where NEW represents, unless Newquay (NQY) is to be resurrected as a BA route.
May 29, 22, 5:44 am
#3289
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, LH, QR, TK
Posts: 15,289
Originally Posted by Misco60
I assumed that the OP meant either Newcastle or Newquay, not realising that BA has withdrawn from the latter, and in this case it actually makes no practical difference, but it's important to get the details right when asking for advice.
But I'm sure you are right about Newcastle, after all it's on the way back to the OP's starting point of Aberdeen.
I'm sorry for missing it's NEW part of Newcastle: thinking about it, it's probably because I'm one of those who elide the first syllable of the city's name and stress the second.
May 29, 22, 6:20 am
#3290
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BA Silver; Virgin FF; United Airlines; American Airlines; and was frequent c/c churner - RIP!
Posts: 506
Can someone remind me which website you use to book flights from an itinerary produced by iMatrix please? I want to explore that before I have to call BA directly. Thanks
May 29, 22, 7:03 am
#3291
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,359
Originally Posted by higham44
Can someone remind me which website you use to book flights from an itinerary produced by iMatrix please? I want to explore that before I have to call BA directly. Thanks
BA Tier Point Runs | 2021 edition
Last edited by dougzz; May 29, 22 at 7:05 am Reason: Added link to previous post.
May 29, 22, 7:15 am
#3292
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Citizen of EMEA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTitanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 525
Originally Posted by Misco60
I assumed that the OP meant either Newcastle or Newquay, not realising that BA has withdrawn from the latter, and in this case it actually makes no practical difference, but it's important to get the details right when asking for advice.
Last edited by Saint4805; May 29, 22 at 7:21 am
May 29, 22, 7:18 am
#3293
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Citizen of EMEA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTitanium, HH Diamond
Posts: 525
Originally Posted by IAN-UK
That seems an extraordinarily low cost. I wonder if you are looking at the per person price for a 5-day Sofia holiday for two. But even so….
11 October - ABZ - LHR (Economy) = 5 TPs - Ł39
12-17 October - LHR - SOF return (5 night BA holiday flying in Business Class - double points) = 320 TPs - Ł366 (granted this was the cheapest BA hotel in SOF but still qualifies)
18 October - LHR - SOF (Economy) = 10 TPs - Ł50
20 October - SOF - Newcastle/Inverness via LHR (Business) = 120 TPs EUR 221 (Ł187)
Total comes to Ł642
Last edited by Saint4805; May 29, 22 at 7:23 am
May 29, 22, 8:34 am
#3294
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, LH, QR, TK
Posts: 15,289
Originally Posted by Saint4805
Here are the prices (in bold) as quoted on ba.com this morning. The BA holiday is priced for only one adult travelling.
11 October - ABZ - LHR (Economy) = 5 TPs - Ł39
12-17 October - LHR - SOF return (5 night BA holiday flying in Business Class - double points) = 320 TPs - Ł366 (granted this was the cheapest BA hotel in SOF but still qualifies)
18 October - LHR - SOF (Economy) = 10 TPs - Ł50
20 October - SOF - Newcastle/Inverness via LHR (Business) = 120 TPs EUR 221 (Ł187)
Total comes to Ł642
11 October - ABZ - LHR (Economy) = 5 TPs - Ł39
12-17 October - LHR - SOF return (5 night BA holiday flying in Business Class - double points) = 320 TPs - Ł366 (granted this was the cheapest BA hotel in SOF but still qualifies)
18 October - LHR - SOF (Economy) = 10 TPs - Ł50
20 October - SOF - Newcastle/Inverness via LHR (Business) = 120 TPs EUR 221 (Ł187)
Total comes to Ł642
Even if it puts you in BG's Rila alps, it's healthy option at a terrific price. Enjoy !
May 29, 22, 8:50 am
#3295
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 246
Originally Posted by Nephoi
i usually use this one: https://www.owenrudge.net/utils/bacalc/
May 29, 22, 11:25 am
#3296
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Kent, UK
Programs: BA Silver; Virgin FF; United Airlines; American Airlines; and was frequent c/c churner - RIP!
Posts: 506
Originally Posted by RADIOSUTCH
I booked DUB-LHR-BOS-PHX-LAX and return LAX-PHX-BOS-LHR-DUB for Ł1500 in Club/American 1st) for 720 tier points in mid August 22. A380 both ways , weeeee!
Had to book on AA from ITA Matrix as the BA site is very poor and wouldn't let me book AA flights, errors all over the place . Anyway to cut a long story short, the AA booking now appears on my BA page BUT missing two legs, LAX-PHX and PHX-BOS. And BA show it as 540 tier points so deffo two flights missing.
Full schedule on AA but missing two legs on BA. BA can't help, there's a surprise, so have emailed AA and still waiting for a reply. Given I need those 180 points, to retain Gold am I resigned to arguing about it after the event with BA or any suggestions on fixing it ?
I have to say the BA site is not very good, my flight booking come and go, and now this and so on... IT is BA is notoriously bad I hear.
Screenshot below ( price has marginally increased)
Had to book on AA from ITA Matrix as the BA site is very poor and wouldn't let me book AA flights, errors all over the place . Anyway to cut a long story short, the AA booking now appears on my BA page BUT missing two legs, LAX-PHX and PHX-BOS. And BA show it as 540 tier points so deffo two flights missing.
Full schedule on AA but missing two legs on BA. BA can't help, there's a surprise, so have emailed AA and still waiting for a reply. Given I need those 180 points, to retain Gold am I resigned to arguing about it after the event with BA or any suggestions on fixing it ?
I have to say the BA site is not very good, my flight booking come and go, and now this and so on... IT is BA is notoriously bad I hear.
Screenshot below ( price has marginally increased)
May 29, 22, 2:07 pm
#3298
Join Date: May 2022
Programs: BA Executive Clue
Posts: 4
help with tier point run
Hi all, first time posting and a newbie to trying to find a decent tier point run, i currently have 625 tier point and would like to hit the 1125 for gold before the end of the year.
would anyone be able to help me find something to get 500 points in November? would really appreciate it
would anyone be able to help me find something to get 500 points in November? would really appreciate it
May 29, 22, 2:48 pm
#3299
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Unio Europaea
Programs: BA GGL, AS, Hertz Cirque Présidentielle
Posts: 1,418
Originally Posted by our_kid
Fly to SNA or LGB?
In terms of LAX, the main advantage is the lounge selection.
Anyway, back to the topic. This thread is too prone to be cluttered with nonsense.
May 30, 22, 2:57 am
#3300
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 1,359
Originally Posted by sipple89
Hi all, first time posting and a newbie to trying to find a decent tier point run, i currently have 625 tier point and would like to hit the 1125 for gold before the end of the year.
would anyone be able to help me find something to get 500 points in November? would really appreciate it
would anyone be able to help me find something to get 500 points in November? would really appreciate it
The general way to get help is to do some research yourself, often based on tips and idea posted here, and then look for help with specific issues.
