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
Jul 23, 2022, 6:04 am
#3721
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: London
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 1,282
Hi all, Looking for 130TP Sat 27th to Sun 28th August. Could do the Friday evening too. Already got qualifying flights. Based in BHX so could start from LGW/LHR/MAN(or BHX) Any ideas?
Looks like best option is going to be to the Canaries with Iberia with a stop in Madrid. Would flying LGW-MAD-LPA/ACE/FUE/TFS return in Business get me 160TP if some legs on Iberia Express flights with IB flight no?
Looks like best option is going to be to the Canaries with Iberia with a stop in Madrid. Would flying LGW-MAD-LPA/ACE/FUE/TFS return in Business get me 160TP if some legs on Iberia Express flights with IB flight no?
Jul 23, 2022, 6:28 am
#3722
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC GGL/CCR; TK Elite; ITA Executive; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 1,551
Oct 2022
OTP-LHR-JFK-LAX-HNL return - 1,000 TPs (80+140+140+140 x2) - 2,404GBP
Would this earn 2,000TPs if booking via BA Holidays (1 night in JFK and 4 nights in HNL)?
OTP-LHR-JFK-LAX-HNL return - 1,000 TPs (80+140+140+140 x2) - 2,404GBP
Would this earn 2,000TPs if booking via BA Holidays (1 night in JFK and 4 nights in HNL)?
Jul 23, 2022, 6:30 am
#3723
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,403
Jul 23, 2022, 6:49 am
#3724
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Vale of Glamorgan
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,991
BA Holidays must originate in the UK to qualify for double tier points.
Holidays Double Tier Points | British Airways
Holidays Double Tier Points | British Airways
A “Qualifying Booking” is a British Airways Holidays booking that meets all of the following criteria:
a. The booking must be for a British Airways Holidays Flights + Hotel or Flights + Car or Flights + Hotel + Car package booking originating in the UK only and the hotel or car element of the booking must be booked for the duration of the trip.
b. British Airways flights including codeshares and British Airways marketed and/or operated flights only.
c. The booking must be made before 22 October 2022.
d. Travel is for outbound departures between 9 June 2021 and 31 October 2022 inclusive (final outbound departure date is 31 October 2022).
e. The booking must be for a stay of 5 nights or more.
f. For departures prior to 24 August 2021, the booking must be for a minimum of 2 passengers. From 24 August 2021, there is no minimum number of passengers required.
g. The participant must register their Executive Club number against their booking prior to travel.
a. The booking must be for a British Airways Holidays Flights + Hotel or Flights + Car or Flights + Hotel + Car package booking originating in the UK only and the hotel or car element of the booking must be booked for the duration of the trip.
b. British Airways flights including codeshares and British Airways marketed and/or operated flights only.
c. The booking must be made before 22 October 2022.
d. Travel is for outbound departures between 9 June 2021 and 31 October 2022 inclusive (final outbound departure date is 31 October 2022).
e. The booking must be for a stay of 5 nights or more.
f. For departures prior to 24 August 2021, the booking must be for a minimum of 2 passengers. From 24 August 2021, there is no minimum number of passengers required.
g. The participant must register their Executive Club number against their booking prior to travel.
Jul 23, 2022, 1:00 pm
#3725
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 397
Looking for 350-400 TP. Can fly in October (weekends only) or in November (can take time off work).
I'm based near DUS and can fly from DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU. Would consider both BA and IB runs.
For the last few days, I've been looking mostly at the BA holidays option to SOF combined with a rental. It comes out pretty cheap despite required pos to LHR. But I think it's too risky overall. As I can't stay the 5+ days required in October, I'd actually be forced to travel SOF-Germany and back on a separate itinerary. What if flight cancellations prevent me from going back to SOF and I'll miss the return of the rental etc. Not so good.
Any suggestions? Can either fly ex DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU or position somewhere. Cheap positioning is usually available to LON/MAD/DUB.
I'm based near DUS and can fly from DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU. Would consider both BA and IB runs.
For the last few days, I've been looking mostly at the BA holidays option to SOF combined with a rental. It comes out pretty cheap despite required pos to LHR. But I think it's too risky overall. As I can't stay the 5+ days required in October, I'd actually be forced to travel SOF-Germany and back on a separate itinerary. What if flight cancellations prevent me from going back to SOF and I'll miss the return of the rental etc. Not so good.
Any suggestions? Can either fly ex DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU or position somewhere. Cheap positioning is usually available to LON/MAD/DUB.
Jul 23, 2022, 2:31 pm
#3726
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,403
There’s this trip posted on the Premium Fare Deal Forum. British First: Germany to Hong Kong, Taipei or Manila from €3,513
Jul 23, 2022, 3:10 pm
#3727
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX/NYC
Programs: Bonvoy Ambassador, HH G, BR Diamond/*G, BAEC Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 564
There’s this trip posted on the Premium Fare Deal Forum. British First: Germany to Hong Kong, Taipei or Manila from €3,513
Last edited by BR787; Jul 23, 2022 at 3:15 pm
Jul 23, 2022, 3:27 pm
#3728
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: LAX/NYC
Programs: Bonvoy Ambassador, HH G, BR Diamond/*G, BAEC Gold, Hertz PC
Posts: 564
Looking for 350-400 TP. Can fly in October (weekends only) or in November (can take time off work).
I'm based near DUS and can fly from DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU. Would consider both BA and IB runs.
For the last few days, I've been looking mostly at the BA holidays option to SOF combined with a rental. It comes out pretty cheap despite required pos to LHR. But I think it's too risky overall. As I can't stay the 5+ days required in October, I'd actually be forced to travel SOF-Germany and back on a separate itinerary. What if flight cancellations prevent me from going back to SOF and I'll miss the return of the rental etc. Not so good.
Any suggestions? Can either fly ex DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU or position somewhere. Cheap positioning is usually available to LON/MAD/DUB.
I'm based near DUS and can fly from DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU. Would consider both BA and IB runs.
For the last few days, I've been looking mostly at the BA holidays option to SOF combined with a rental. It comes out pretty cheap despite required pos to LHR. But I think it's too risky overall. As I can't stay the 5+ days required in October, I'd actually be forced to travel SOF-Germany and back on a separate itinerary. What if flight cancellations prevent me from going back to SOF and I'll miss the return of the rental etc. Not so good.
Any suggestions? Can either fly ex DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU or position somewhere. Cheap positioning is usually available to LON/MAD/DUB.
https://www.google.com/travel/flight...SzbgWJ435ipaV7
Pay a little bit more and you don't even need to spend the night.
https://www.google.com/travel/flight...8kafPmKzBEqkp7
Here's LUX-LHR-IST on a different weekend:
https://www.google.com/travel/flight...L48hs2U446GTe8
Booking both will earn a healthy 480 TP for less than £1k total.
Jul 24, 2022, 11:21 am
#3729
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: BCN
Programs: BA GGL, IB, LH, IHG Gold
Posts: 582
Looking for 350-400 TP. Can fly in October (weekends only) or in November (can take time off work).
I'm based near DUS and can fly from DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU. Would consider both BA and IB runs.
For the last few days, I've been looking mostly at the BA holidays option to SOF combined with a rental. It comes out pretty cheap despite required pos to LHR. But I think it's too risky overall. As I can't stay the 5+ days required in October, I'd actually be forced to travel SOF-Germany and back on a separate itinerary. What if flight cancellations prevent me from going back to SOF and I'll miss the return of the rental etc. Not so good.
Any suggestions? Can either fly ex DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU or position somewhere. Cheap positioning is usually available to LON/MAD/DUB.
I'm based near DUS and can fly from DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU. Would consider both BA and IB runs.
For the last few days, I've been looking mostly at the BA holidays option to SOF combined with a rental. It comes out pretty cheap despite required pos to LHR. But I think it's too risky overall. As I can't stay the 5+ days required in October, I'd actually be forced to travel SOF-Germany and back on a separate itinerary. What if flight cancellations prevent me from going back to SOF and I'll miss the return of the rental etc. Not so good.
Any suggestions? Can either fly ex DUS/FRA/LUX/BRU or position somewhere. Cheap positioning is usually available to LON/MAD/DUB.
Jul 24, 2022, 12:52 pm
#3730
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: LHR
Programs: Centurion BA GGL IHG Diamond
Posts: 134
I am looking to go to US west coast (LAX LAX PHX etc) and then fly to my end destination of PDX next week, maybe the week after. found some fares around £1700 each from BUD or SOF I wondered if anyone knew of some other EX-EU positions that might come in at a better price.
Jul 24, 2022, 1:19 pm
#3731
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BA GfL & GGL, FB Platinum, MB Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,403
I am looking to go to US west coast (LAX LAX PHX etc) and then fly to my end destination of PDX next week, maybe the week after. found some fares around £1700 each from BUD or SOF I wondered if anyone knew of some other EX-EU positions that might come in at a better price.
It depends on whether an airline has a local promotion on and are trying to compete in the local market.
Jul 24, 2022, 2:02 pm
#3732
Join Date: Apr 2022
Location: BOS
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 35
Hi FT,
First time using ITA Matrix to try and find options for a TP run next year. Found this one to HNL which I know has been widely covered.
As it's my first time trying to use this I'd welcome any suggestions / comments on the route, or of course a way to make it better! Only thing I can see is a couple of the connections are long.
By my sums the below makes 920 TP's for the fare of £1,384 (£1.50 / TP)
Thanks,
jbee36
920 TP for £1384?
First time using ITA Matrix to try and find options for a TP run next year. Found this one to HNL which I know has been widely covered.
As it's my first time trying to use this I'd welcome any suggestions / comments on the route, or of course a way to make it better! Only thing I can see is a couple of the connections are long.
By my sums the below makes 920 TP's for the fare of £1,384 (£1.50 / TP)
Thanks,
jbee36
920 TP for £1384?
Jul 25, 2022, 3:15 am
#3733
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: UK
Programs: BA Silver (temp demotion), *A Silver, HH Gold, IHG Diamond
Posts: 490
Hi FT,
First time using ITA Matrix to try and find options for a TP run next year. Found this one to HNL which I know has been widely covered.
As it's my first time trying to use this I'd welcome any suggestions / comments on the route, or of course a way to make it better! Only thing I can see is a couple of the connections are long.
By my sums the below makes 920 TP's for the fare of £1,384 (£1.50 / TP)
Thanks,
jbee36
First time using ITA Matrix to try and find options for a TP run next year. Found this one to HNL which I know has been widely covered.
As it's my first time trying to use this I'd welcome any suggestions / comments on the route, or of course a way to make it better! Only thing I can see is a couple of the connections are long.
By my sums the below makes 920 TP's for the fare of £1,384 (£1.50 / TP)
Thanks,
jbee36
Jul 25, 2022, 8:26 am
#3734
Join Date: Sep 2018
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 136
Hi FT,
First time using ITA Matrix to try and find options for a TP run next year. Found this one to HNL which I know has been widely covered.
As it's my first time trying to use this I'd welcome any suggestions / comments on the route, or of course a way to make it better! Only thing I can see is a couple of the connections are long.
By my sums the below makes 920 TP's for the fare of £1,384 (£1.50 / TP)
Thanks,
jbee36
920 TP for £1384?
First time using ITA Matrix to try and find options for a TP run next year. Found this one to HNL which I know has been widely covered.
As it's my first time trying to use this I'd welcome any suggestions / comments on the route, or of course a way to make it better! Only thing I can see is a couple of the connections are long.
By my sums the below makes 920 TP's for the fare of £1,384 (£1.50 / TP)
Thanks,
jbee36
920 TP for £1384?
BUD-LHR-HEL-JFK-LAX-HNL-LAX-JFK-LHR-HEL-BUD
£1480.80 / 1080TP = £1.37/TP
Need to do multi-city in matrix as it doesn't do more than two transfer points when doing a return.
Last edited by BA707; Jul 25, 2022 at 1:55 pm
Jul 25, 2022, 11:07 am
#3735
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: near Heathrow
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL (OWE), SA LifePlat (*G), BD Gold to the end, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,911
HNL-LAX-JFK?