I've triggered Silver (A couple of questions)
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: GLA
Programs: BAEC Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 349
I've triggered Silver (A couple of questions)
Now that my tier points are added, I'm now Silver
I have a couple of questions.
1. Future reservations, May, June, Aug (already booked), should I be able to pre book seats now? (I assumed yes, but I'm still getting the option to pay for seats?)
2. My wife travels a lot domesticlly GLA-LHR, just on the cheapest economy option (Luggage isn't an issue), will she get Lounge access (she's silver now as well)
I have a couple of questions.
1. Future reservations, May, June, Aug (already booked), should I be able to pre book seats now? (I assumed yes, but I'm still getting the option to pay for seats?)
2. My wife travels a lot domesticlly GLA-LHR, just on the cheapest economy option (Luggage isn't an issue), will she get Lounge access (she's silver now as well)
#2
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 916
Now that my tier points are added, I'm
With tier points added, I'm now Silver....
I have a couple of questions.
1. Future reservations, May, June, Aug (already booked), should I be able to pre book seats now? (I assumed yes, but I'm still getting the option to pay for seats?)
2. My wife travels a lot domesticlly GLA-LHR, just on the cheapest economy option (Luggage isn't an issue), will she get Lounge access (she's silver now as well)
With tier points added, I'm now Silver....
I have a couple of questions.
1. Future reservations, May, June, Aug (already booked), should I be able to pre book seats now? (I assumed yes, but I'm still getting the option to pay for seats?)
2. My wife travels a lot domesticlly GLA-LHR, just on the cheapest economy option (Luggage isn't an issue), will she get Lounge access (she's silver now as well)
Point 2, yes she will get fast track security, lounge access and group 2 boarding.
#3
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Programs: BA Blue, Qatar Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Spire Ambassador, Marriott Gold
Posts: 492
Now that my tier points are added, I'm now Silver
I have a couple of questions.
1. Future reservations, May, June, Aug (already booked), should I be able to pre book seats now? (I assumed yes, but I'm still getting the option to pay for seats?)
2. My wife travels a lot domesticlly GLA-LHR, just on the cheapest economy option (Luggage isn't an issue), will she get Lounge access (she's silver now as well)
I have a couple of questions.
1. Future reservations, May, June, Aug (already booked), should I be able to pre book seats now? (I assumed yes, but I'm still getting the option to pay for seats?)
2. My wife travels a lot domesticlly GLA-LHR, just on the cheapest economy option (Luggage isn't an issue), will she get Lounge access (she's silver now as well)
#5
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: BA Gold, EI, VS
Posts: 141
So I recently made Silver. It took around 24-48 hours from Silver showing in my account to my seat selection to allow me to choose seats for free. Look out for an email 'Mr/Mrs Thrifty Scotsman', congratulations and welcome to Silver. At that point, you will 100% have free seat selection. As for your second question, she will get lounge access being silver.
#6
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,110
Just to note, you may or may not receive an email. Just keep an eye on BA app or ba.com account and once everythings turned silver (literally including the page colour in your account), thats when its all been activated and youre free to use all features.
Im 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!
Im 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!
#7
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 916
Just to note, you may or may not receive an email. Just keep an eye on BA app or ba.com account and once everythings turned silver (literally including the page colour in your account), thats when its all been activated and youre free to use all features.
Im 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!
Im 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!
#8
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: BA Gold, EI, VS
Posts: 141
Just to note, you may or may not receive an email. Just keep an eye on BA app or ba.com account and once everythings turned silver (literally including the page colour in your account), thats when its all been activated and youre free to use all features.
Im 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!
Im 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!
#9
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Birmingham
Programs: BA Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 294
Having also just made Silver, I didn't know this about a checked bag on a non-BA hand baggage only fare. How does one go about this? I will be travelling from JFK-IND soon on AA in Y and have yet to book a flight but assumed I would have to pay the fee for a checked bag. How do I get the free checked bag? TIA
#10
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,110
Having also just made Silver, I didn't know this about a checked bag on a non-BA hand baggage only fare. How does one go about this? I will be travelling from JFK-IND soon on AA in Y and have yet to book a flight but assumed I would have to pay the fee for a checked bag. How do I get the free checked bag? TIA
Just note that it might still show up on Manage My Booking that you don't have any checked baggage allowance, however, ignore this and you will certainly be provided it at check-in at airport. Having said that AA is pretty good at coding in status benefits to reflect the allowance during online check-in.
Last edited by AirbusA350; Apr 26, 2022 at 7:52 am
#11
Join Date: Jun 2019
Programs: BA Gold, EI, VS
Posts: 141
As @abraxias has already said, just ensure your BAEC number is present within the booking and you'll have nothing to worry about. With AA specifically, you will be permitted 2 x 23kg checked baggage allowance on a domestic HBO economy fare
Just note that it might still show up on Manage My Booking that you don't have any checked baggage allowance, however, ignore this and you will certainly be provided it at check-in at airport. Having said that AA is pretty good at coding in status benefits to reflect the allowance during online check-in.
Just note that it might still show up on Manage My Booking that you don't have any checked baggage allowance, however, ignore this and you will certainly be provided it at check-in at airport. Having said that AA is pretty good at coding in status benefits to reflect the allowance during online check-in.
#12
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 1,110
Sorry to be a PITA, but if booking from the AA website, I already have an AAdvantage account and I would logically login with that account before making a booking as it has all my details saved. A dummy booking takes me all the way through to payment with no option to change my preferrred loyalty number to BAEC. Can I change that later through Manage My Booking (or the AA equivalent) or do I need to make a booking without logging into my AAdvantage account so I can add the BAEC number somewhere? I don't think I can book domestic US flights from ba.com, can I? Also should I get free seat selections a a Silver / OW Sapphire? Thank you.
1. Book on aa.com without logging in, this will enable you to input your BAEC number during the booking process itself - this is what you would do, logically, if you wanted to have a BAEC number within the booking. The extra few minutes to fill in your details manually will save you extra work later on in the process and avoid needing to try one of the options below
2. If you've already made a booking whilst logged in on AA, then you can tweet AA, they are pretty good and they will help you get this change
3. Call AA and get it changed
4. Whilst I haven't tried this myself, you can try seeing if you can open the booking through RJ, MH or RAM's websites and see if it will allow you to change it there
All in all, you've nothing to worry. The easiest would be to go for option 1 right from the outset. And no you can't book solely US domestic flights on ba.com
#13
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Birmingham
Programs: BA Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 294
Ref: free seats selections. Whilst I book all my travel through BA, if it is on a partner airline then you seamlessly get transferred and don't have to pay. I suspect there must be some backend database that confirms your OW status regardless of what each individual airline calls it, so this shouldn't be an issue. So even if you book on AA direct, they'll still be able to check your BAEC number and confirm what perks you get.
#15
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: GLA
Programs: BAEC Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 349
I got my Congratulations email, earlier today. Strangely it's still saying I have to pay for seat selection for upcoming flight?
So I recently made Silver. It took around 24-48 hours from Silver showing in my account to my seat selection to allow me to choose seats for free. Look out for an email 'Mr/Mrs Thrifty Scotsman', congratulations and welcome to Silver. At that point, you will 100% have free seat selection. As for your second question, she will get lounge access being silver.