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
Jan 16, 2021, 4:59 am
#31
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Pero Lolo oplatek 000k0
Jan 16, 2021, 5:19 am
#32
Join Date: Mar 2008
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All of these are weekend getaways in March that give 160 TPs
BA: LHR to IST from £223
BA: LHR to OTP from £163
BA: LHR to ATH from £199
BA: LHR to SOF from £148
BA: LHR to IST from £223
BA: LHR to OTP from £163
BA: LHR to ATH from £199
BA: LHR to SOF from £148
Jan 16, 2021, 5:25 am
#33
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Multiple locations
Programs: AAdvantage ExPlat LT Gold, BA Silver, Aegean Star Gold
Posts: 5,038
Jan 16, 2021, 5:29 am
#34
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: living near Malaga
Programs: BA Gold , Mucci recipient. Coffee Drinker, Blue Sky Thinker
Posts: 2,112
Assuming its looking better by May I am not looking forward to working out my Covid Test bookings for my AGP-LHR-SOF-LHR-OTP-LHR-JFK-LAX // LAS-JFK-HEL-AGP tier point run . The route home is ok as its all with 72hrs and straight through however the nightstops at LHR (twice), SOF and OTP might make things interesting unless a rapid system is in place by then.
Wishful thinking I know - (its all gonna get cancelled before then).
Wishful thinking I know - (its all gonna get cancelled before then).
Jan 16, 2021, 7:38 am
#35
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Assuming its looking better by May I am not looking forward to working out my Covid Test bookings for my AGP-LHR-SOF-LHR-OTP-LHR-JFK-LAX // LAS-JFK-HEL-AGP tier point run . The route home is ok as its all with 72hrs and straight through however the nightstops at LHR (twice), SOF and OTP might make things interesting unless a rapid system is in place by then.
Wishful thinking I know - (its all gonna get cancelled before then).
Wishful thinking I know - (its all gonna get cancelled before then).
Jan 16, 2021, 11:31 am
#36
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Pompé, CA/UK
Programs: BAEC GGL, United Premier Silver; Bonvoy Titanium, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 73
A reminder that you should be prepared to tell the specific flight numbers to the agent, I strongly recommend doing your own research before calling in.
In my run in December, I preferred SFO rather than SJC because it was the same price at that time and SFO obviously had more flight options and has an Admirals Club.
In my run in December, I preferred SFO rather than SJC because it was the same price at that time and SFO obviously had more flight options and has an Admirals Club.
Went for FEB 6: SJC-PHX-MIA-LAX-MIA (red-eye) FEB7: MIA-PHX-SJC. Sacrificed the additional TP for a 777-200 on the MIA-LAX leg to enjoy something other than a sandwich/cheese. Additionally, the 3h 39m layover in MIA means I can try out the new Turkish Airlines Priority Pass Lounge or AMEX Lounge.
Though PHL has opened up this week, looked like everything closed at 17:00, including the AMEX Lounge, just as I landed and the AA Lounge was only open for another hr or so making the 3h 39m layover less appealing.
440TP and 22,208 Avios for $159.60 isn't a bad return. £0.28/TP if my math lines up.
Jan 16, 2021, 11:37 am
#37
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Run sorted! Only took 2 agents. First was an hour talking through the exact flights again, and again, and again for them say it would be an additional $1k+ to reticket. Asked them to cancel the changes and revert back which turned into them cancelling the booking and issuing a credit. Once that email popped up I called back for the second agent to sort everything out in under 20 mins. Incredibly helpful.
Went for FEB 6: SJC-PHX-MIA-LAX-MIA (red-eye) FEB7: MIA-PHX-SJC. Sacrificed the additional TP for a 777-200 on the MIA-LAX leg to enjoy something other than a sandwich/cheese. Additionally, the 3h 39m layover in MIA means I can try out the new Turkish Airlines Priority Pass Lounge or AMEX Lounge.
Though PHL has opened up this week, looked like everything closed at 17:00, including the AMEX Lounge, just as I landed and the AA Lounge was only open for another hr or so making the 3h 39m layover less appealing.
440TP and 22,208 Avios for $159.60 isn't a bad return. £0.28/TP if my math lines up.
Went for FEB 6: SJC-PHX-MIA-LAX-MIA (red-eye) FEB7: MIA-PHX-SJC. Sacrificed the additional TP for a 777-200 on the MIA-LAX leg to enjoy something other than a sandwich/cheese. Additionally, the 3h 39m layover in MIA means I can try out the new Turkish Airlines Priority Pass Lounge or AMEX Lounge.
Though PHL has opened up this week, looked like everything closed at 17:00, including the AMEX Lounge, just as I landed and the AA Lounge was only open for another hr or so making the 3h 39m layover less appealing.
440TP and 22,208 Avios for $159.60 isn't a bad return. £0.28/TP if my math lines up.
However, a small reminder that the TK Lounge in MIA E is closed at the moment, only the MIA J lounge is open which would involve double security so the Centurion Lounge would be your best bet for MIA which won't involve security for your specific transfer.
Jan 16, 2021, 11:42 am
#38
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: San Pompé, CA/UK
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Posts: 73
That's great news.
However, a small reminder that the TK Lounge in MIA E is closed at the moment, only the MIA J lounge is open which would involve double security so the Centurion Lounge would be your best bet for MIA which won't involve security for your specific transfer.
However, a small reminder that the TK Lounge in MIA E is closed at the moment, only the MIA J lounge is open which would involve double security so the Centurion Lounge would be your best bet for MIA which won't involve security for your specific transfer.
Jan 16, 2021, 11:44 am
#39
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Jan 17, 2021, 2:04 pm
#40
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: London
Posts: 56
I'll wait a while and give them a call.
Jan 18, 2021, 8:00 am
#41
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: BER
Programs: BA GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,843
Dear fellow TP runners,
i have a (general) question regarding luggage.
i planned quite a journey.
Ticket 1) BER-LHR-SOF
Ticket 2) SOF-LHR-overnight-HEL-ORD.....
Ticket 1 and 2 build a B2B connection
and
Ticket 2) .... ORD-HEL-LHR-overnight-SOF
Ticket 3) SOF-LHR-HKG
Ticket 2 and 3 build a B2B connection
would it be possible to
(1) pick up the luggage in LHR (outbound ticket 1) and check in in LHR for ticket 2 prior to the departure to HEL (which means baggage waits in London while I'll do the LHR-SOF-LHR part). I have 5h30 minutes connection time, i would deposit it in the hotel.
(2) pick up the luggage in LHR (inbound ticket2) and check in in LHR for ticket 3 prior to the departure to HKG(which means baggage waits in London while I'll do the LHR-SOF-LHR part)
CallCenter in Bremen said that this wont be possible cause Luggage has to be checked in at the very beginning of the ticket. but im quite not sure and wanted to double check.
i have a (general) question regarding luggage.
i planned quite a journey.
Ticket 1) BER-LHR-SOF
Ticket 2) SOF-LHR-overnight-HEL-ORD.....
Ticket 1 and 2 build a B2B connection
and
Ticket 2) .... ORD-HEL-LHR-overnight-SOF
Ticket 3) SOF-LHR-HKG
Ticket 2 and 3 build a B2B connection
would it be possible to
(1) pick up the luggage in LHR (outbound ticket 1) and check in in LHR for ticket 2 prior to the departure to HEL (which means baggage waits in London while I'll do the LHR-SOF-LHR part). I have 5h30 minutes connection time, i would deposit it in the hotel.
(2) pick up the luggage in LHR (inbound ticket2) and check in in LHR for ticket 3 prior to the departure to HKG(which means baggage waits in London while I'll do the LHR-SOF-LHR part)
CallCenter in Bremen said that this wont be possible cause Luggage has to be checked in at the very beginning of the ticket. but im quite not sure and wanted to double check.
Jan 18, 2021, 8:04 am
#42
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold, Accor Live Limitless Gold, Hilton Honours Gold, Avis Preferred Plus
Posts: 1,807
Dear fellow TP runners,
i have a (general) question regarding luggage.
i planned quite a journey.
Ticket 1) BER-LHR-SOF
Ticket 2) SOF-LHR-overnight-HEL-ORD.....
Ticket 1 and 2 build a B2B connection
and
Ticket 2) .... ORD-HEL-LHR-overnight-SOF
Ticket 3) SOF-LHR-HKG
Ticket 2 and 3 build a B2B connection
would it be possible to
(1) pick up the luggage in LHR (outbound ticket 1) and check in in LHR for ticket 2 prior to the departure to HEL (which means baggage waits in London while I'll do the LHR-SOF-LHR part). I have 5h30 minutes connection time, i would deposit it in the hotel.
(2) pick up the luggage in LHR (inbound ticket2) and check in in LHR for ticket 3 prior to the departure to HKG(which means baggage waits in London while I'll do the LHR-SOF-LHR part)
CallCenter in Bremen said that this wont be possible cause Luggage has to be checked in at the very beginning of the ticket. but im quite not sure and wanted to double check.
i have a (general) question regarding luggage.
i planned quite a journey.
Ticket 1) BER-LHR-SOF
Ticket 2) SOF-LHR-overnight-HEL-ORD.....
Ticket 1 and 2 build a B2B connection
and
Ticket 2) .... ORD-HEL-LHR-overnight-SOF
Ticket 3) SOF-LHR-HKG
Ticket 2 and 3 build a B2B connection
would it be possible to
(1) pick up the luggage in LHR (outbound ticket 1) and check in in LHR for ticket 2 prior to the departure to HEL (which means baggage waits in London while I'll do the LHR-SOF-LHR part). I have 5h30 minutes connection time, i would deposit it in the hotel.
(2) pick up the luggage in LHR (inbound ticket2) and check in in LHR for ticket 3 prior to the departure to HKG(which means baggage waits in London while I'll do the LHR-SOF-LHR part)
CallCenter in Bremen said that this wont be possible cause Luggage has to be checked in at the very beginning of the ticket. but im quite not sure and wanted to double check.
Jan 18, 2021, 8:06 am
#43
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: BER
Programs: BA GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,843
but follow up questions
(1) how do i get my luggage in LHR after checking it in BER-LHR-SOF?
(2) how do i convince the airport staff in LHR to check in that luggage after i had non on the SOF-LHR?
Jan 18, 2021, 10:57 am
#44
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1. At LHR, you could always head to the baggage services desk at the arrivals hall and ask for your bag to be pulled in case your bag is thru checked.
2. That is not an issue, just show up at the check-in counter and the agents would be able to check for the remainder of your itinerary.
2. That is not an issue, just show up at the check-in counter and the agents would be able to check for the remainder of your itinerary.
Jan 18, 2021, 12:26 pm
#45
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: LHR
Programs: Centurion BA GGL IHG Diamond
Posts: 134
I'm trying to book this with BookWithMatrix and I select AA to purchase the ticket they give me the following error "You can't book connecting flights as individual flight segments. Please change your flight search". Can anyone spot the error with my flight selection, please?