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
Nov 24, 2022, 1:55 am
#4787
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lincoln, UK
Programs: A3G, BA Silver, LH FT
Posts: 296
Nov 24, 2022, 4:28 am
#4788
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Sweden
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 63
Thanks! All booked in for the december 13th.
I huge thank you to all that took the time to advice and answer!
I huge thank you to all that took the time to advice and answer!
Nov 24, 2022, 3:55 pm
#4789
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Brussels and London
Programs: BA Exec Club (silver) and Miles and More
Posts: 11
Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for any weekend TP runs in January 2023 ex Brussels on BA or AY? I need around 400 TP by end of March so can do a couple of runs, but not really sure whether BRU-LHR-HEL is the best type of trip to try, or even how to compare prices efficiently. I would be grateful of any advice!
Nov 25, 2022, 2:08 am
#4790
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Lincoln, UK
Programs: A3G, BA Silver, LH FT
Posts: 296
Hello everyone! I was wondering if anyone had any good ideas for any weekend TP runs in January 2023 ex Brussels on BA or AY? I need around 400 TP by end of March so can do a couple of runs, but not really sure whether BRU-LHR-HEL is the best type of trip to try, or even how to compare prices efficiently. I would be grateful of any advice!
example screenshots for last weekend of March
Nov 25, 2022, 6:36 am
#4791
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southampton/London
Programs: BAEC: Gold, HiltonHonours: Gold
Posts: 164
in need of 235 TP by the end of my collection year (8th Jan).
I've found the following in december with minimal time off using a weekend. Is there anything out there that can beat it from a TP/Price/Convinience perspective?
I'll position to DUB either from southampton, or LHR.
I've found the following in december with minimal time off using a weekend. Is there anything out there that can beat it from a TP/Price/Convinience perspective?
I'll position to DUB either from southampton, or LHR.
Nov 25, 2022, 6:59 am
#4792
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,971
That's 160 TPs for £581. Surely there must be a better value route? Even 2x short LHR-DUB/NCL/GLA etc. returns should be possible for about £200-250 each?
Nov 25, 2022, 7:36 am
#4793
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southampton/London
Programs: BAEC: Gold, HiltonHonours: Gold
Posts: 164
Nov 25, 2022, 7:47 am
#4794
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Lincolnshire, UK
Programs: BA GGL - maybe only briefly!
Posts: 1,378
What number are you on now - and what level are you aiming for? Is it possible that you are already at (or will soon be at) the reduced requirement before 31 Dec 22 for whatever level you are after? (eg 1125 for gold)?
Nov 25, 2022, 7:53 am
#4795
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Southampton/London
Programs: BAEC: Gold, HiltonHonours: Gold
Posts: 164
I'm at 890, so targeting reduced threshold for gold this calendar year.
Plan B is to remain silver, and then secure somthing early new year to get me on way to gold as part of new collection year - something i wouldnt be against either - just trying to be an opportunist!
Plan B is to remain silver, and then secure somthing early new year to get me on way to gold as part of new collection year - something i wouldnt be against either - just trying to be an opportunist!
Nov 25, 2022, 8:05 am
#4796
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: UK
Programs: BA Executive Club - Gold
Posts: 257
I'm at 890, so targeting reduced threshold for gold this calendar year.
Plan B is to remain silver, and then secure somthing early new year to get me on way to gold as part of new collection year - something i wouldnt be against either - just trying to be an opportunist!
Plan B is to remain silver, and then secure somthing early new year to get me on way to gold as part of new collection year - something i wouldnt be against either - just trying to be an opportunist!
https://www.google.com/travel/flight...wFCSV8xKVcJV26
Heads up that I've never tried to B2B at AGP so don't know if it's possible, I'm sure the info will be available on the B2B thread.
If not, pay an extra £100 and come back on the lunchtime flight...
Nov 25, 2022, 1:32 pm
#4797
Join Date: Dec 2021
Posts: 17
Expensive but simple is to do HEL-AGP return (280tp total), example of a back to back routing in a couple of weeks at a weekend...
https://www.google.com/travel/flight...wFCSV8xKVcJV26
Heads up that I've never tried to B2B at AGP so don't know if it's possible, I'm sure the info will be available on the B2B thread.
If not, pay an extra £100 and come back on the lunchtime flight...
https://www.google.com/travel/flight...wFCSV8xKVcJV26
Heads up that I've never tried to B2B at AGP so don't know if it's possible, I'm sure the info will be available on the B2B thread.
If not, pay an extra £100 and come back on the lunchtime flight...
Nov 25, 2022, 1:59 pm
#4798
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,971
Yes, note that the info in the b2b thread will relate to BA and therefore relate to a non-schengen arrival,
AY would be a schengen arrival and apparently it is all mixed in that area so it would be very simple.
AY would be a schengen arrival and apparently it is all mixed in that area so it would be very simple.
Nov 26, 2022, 8:07 am
#4799
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Brussels and London
Programs: BA Exec Club (silver) and Miles and More
Posts: 11
you could book BRU-LHR-SOF-LHR-BRU on one ticket Friday to Sunday and a separate nested ticket SOF-LHR-SOF Saturday-Sunday. Immediate turnaround in Sofia. You will need hotel near Heathrow Friday night and Saturday night. Cheapest flights come at £875 + hotel The trip would earn 400TP.
example screenshots for last weekend of March
example screenshots for last weekend of March
Nov 27, 2022, 8:02 am
#4800
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Scotland
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 363
Tier Point Run positioning
I am looking to do my positioning flight for a TP run to USA on Tuesday 29th Nov from EDI- DUB around lunchtime. The weather forecasts appear to be saying that mist/fog is likely on the east coast in the morning. Does anyone have access to the detailed weather maps that can suggest what the impact on flight operations on Tuesday ?
Thank you.
Thank you.