I've triggered Silver (A couple of questions)
Apr 27, 2022, 6:20 am
#16
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
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Can you clear your cookies / sign in through a different browser / try through the app / check your BAEC is added to your booking (I had a few that it seemed to drop off)....
Apr 27, 2022, 7:45 am
#17
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Leicestershire / Dubai
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite & Lifetime Gold, Heathrow Rewards Premium, Tesco Clubcard
Posts: 663
I also recently made it to Silver.
https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits
On the above link, it says one can receive an extra 15kg of luggage in addition to the Economy allowance.
What if one is travelling in Business/First? Is it still +15kg or +32kg?
thanks
https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits
On the above link, it says one can receive an extra 15kg of luggage in addition to the Economy allowance.
What if one is travelling in Business/First? Is it still +15kg or +32kg?
thanks
Apr 27, 2022, 7:52 am
#18
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,110
I also recently made it to Silver.
https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits
On the above link, it says one can receive an extra 15kg of luggage in addition to the Economy allowance.
What if one is travelling in Business/First? Is it still +15kg or +32kg?
thanks
https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits
On the above link, it says one can receive an extra 15kg of luggage in addition to the Economy allowance.
What if one is travelling in Business/First? Is it still +15kg or +32kg?
thanks
Apr 27, 2022, 8:55 am
#19
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Leicestershire / Dubai
Programs: BA Silver, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium Elite & Lifetime Gold, Heathrow Rewards Premium, Tesco Clubcard
Posts: 663
What about other oneworld Alliance airlines?
E.g. if I fly J or F with QR, do I get an extra bag, or again, is it only in Y?
thanks
Apr 27, 2022, 8:57 am
#20
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https://www.oneworld.com/travel-benefits
On the above link, it says one can receive an extra 15kg of luggage in addition to the Economy allowance.
What if one is travelling in Business/First? Is it still +15kg or +32kg?
On the above link, it says one can receive an extra 15kg of luggage in addition to the Economy allowance.
What if one is travelling in Business/First? Is it still +15kg or +32kg?
The page you linked to is also clear that if you are flying on a piece count airline on certain itineraries, you basically have an extra bag if your ticketed allowance is one bag.
If you're flying on another airline, you need to check that airline's baggage policies to see what additional allowances you may get as a Sapphire.
Apr 27, 2022, 3:07 pm
#21
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,061
Apr 27, 2022, 3:25 pm
#22
Join Date: Dec 2014
Programs: BAEC Silver, Flying Blue Petroleum
Posts: 270
Just to note, you may or may not receive an email. Just keep an eye on BA app or ba.com account and once everything’s turned silver (literally including the page colour in your account), that’s when it’s all been activated and you’re free to use all features.
I’m sure you know this but do remember that you both will be eligible to use all the features across all OW airlines and also any non-BA hand baggage only fare will entitle you to at least 1 checked bag also. Safe travels, I genuinely
think BA Silver is a sweet spot in BAEC. Enjoy it!
I’m sure you know this but do remember that you both will be eligible to use all the features across all OW airlines and also any non-BA hand baggage only fare will entitle you to at least 1 checked bag also. Safe travels, I genuinely
think BA Silver is a sweet spot in BAEC. Enjoy it!
Apr 27, 2022, 3:31 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Birmingham
Programs: BA Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 294
It also triggers the great unpublicised benefit of theoretical seating, aka the blocked middle seat in economy. Not guaranteed and you aren't first in the queue as a Silver, but I've come to value space over anything else once on board. Always lovely to be on a full flight from Munich on a Friday afternoon with the only empty seat being next to you.
Apr 27, 2022, 3:53 pm
#24
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 3,061
Absolutely, if on a status-light route/flight you can do very well out of this. More than once I’ve been astonished to discover that on a flight with only two empty seats, one is next to me (and in an exit row as well). I certainly don’t expect it as a Silver with the lowest possible CIV for that tier, but it’s always very welcome.
Apr 28, 2022, 5:06 am
#25
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: GLA
Programs: BAEC Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 353
It's a bit of a head scratcher
Apr 28, 2022, 6:08 am
#26
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Birmingham
Programs: BA Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 294
It took until the next day for my silver benefits to actually kick in, despite it saying I was silver on the website. Maybe there's some sort of overnight update that has to occur?
Apr 28, 2022, 6:51 am
#27
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 212
It also triggers the great unpublicised benefit of theoretical seating, aka the blocked middle seat in economy. Not guaranteed and you aren't first in the queue as a Silver, but I've come to value space over anything else once on board. Always lovely to be on a full flight from Munich on a Friday afternoon with the only empty seat being next to you.
Apr 28, 2022, 9:19 am
#28
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire
Posts: 1,242
Probably you could remove the BA Exec number from the booking and reapply it. Probably best to call. Sometimes existing bookings not getting updated hence the issue.
Apr 28, 2022, 10:53 pm
#29
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: BHD
Programs: BA Executive Club Silver
Posts: 575
I’m sure you know this but do remember that you both will be eligible to use all the features across all OW airlines and also any non-BA hand baggage only fare will entitle you to at least 1 checked bag also. Safe travels, I genuinely
think BA Silver is a sweet spot in BAEC. Enjoy it!
Apr 28, 2022, 11:16 pm
#30
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Krakow
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