BA Holidays Double Tier Points Promotion | 2024 edition
Apr 29, 2024, 3:13 am
#1066
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: BAEC GOLD, Star Alliance, HH Gold
Posts: 76
The system appears to be a bit hit and miss.
Our last holiday booking didn't show TP's or Avios until we paid in full. Then miraculously it all appeared.
We have a current BAH with some friends, all of us on the same PNR. Our flights show TP's and avios to be earned but their flights don't show anything.
The only difference between us is we have our passport information kept in our exec account but our friends don't trust the system enough to store their information.
I also went back into the original MMB page but it's exactly the same.
Our last holiday booking didn't show TP's or Avios until we paid in full. Then miraculously it all appeared.
We have a current BAH with some friends, all of us on the same PNR. Our flights show TP's and avios to be earned but their flights don't show anything.
The only difference between us is we have our passport information kept in our exec account but our friends don't trust the system enough to store their information.
I also went back into the original MMB page but it's exactly the same.
Apr 29, 2024, 3:21 am
#1067
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 81
Just nudging a query I had up-thread. Returned from a simple out and back with car hire BAH holiday. Expecting 280 bonus TP points. 140 bonus TP for one flight (presumably the outbound) have posted but not the other.
Is there any recent experience of the remaining bonus TPs coming through automatically or is this definitely going to need chasing?
My son urgently needs bonus TP for status upgrade. Any recent experience of BA assisting before the full 14 working days waiting period in these circumstances?
Is there any recent experience of the remaining bonus TPs coming through automatically or is this definitely going to need chasing?
My son urgently needs bonus TP for status upgrade. Any recent experience of BA assisting before the full 14 working days waiting period in these circumstances?
Apr 29, 2024, 3:31 am
#1068
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Shoreham By Sea
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 1,375
Just nudging a query I had up-thread. Returned from a simple out and back with car hire BAH holiday. Expecting 280 bonus TP points. 140 bonus TP for one flight (presumably the outbound) have posted but not the other.
Is there any recent experience of the remaining bonus TPs coming through automatically or is this definitely going to need chasing?
My son urgently needs bonus TP for status upgrade. Any recent experience of BA assisting before the full 14 working days waiting period in these circumstances?
Is there any recent experience of the remaining bonus TPs coming through automatically or is this definitely going to need chasing?
My son urgently needs bonus TP for status upgrade. Any recent experience of BA assisting before the full 14 working days waiting period in these circumstances?
Apr 29, 2024, 5:11 am
#1069
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 228
That is not correct. Its been discussed quiet a lot if you go back through the threads. As long as it is a BAH booking in the first place it is possible to turn a non-qualifying booking into a qualifying booking
Apr 29, 2024, 6:26 am
#1070
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 2,262
Apologies if my query has already been answered. For A trip which straddles a membership year (i.e. outbound March 2025, return April 2025) in which year do the double TPs apply? I read in the opening posts of this thread, clause 4 reads:
'Standard Tier Points for the flight elements will be awarded in line with regular awarding timelines after completion of the flight returning to the UK which is part of a Qualifying Booking. The initial transaction will be updated when the additional Tier Points due as a result of this promotion are added to the standard Tier Points, within 14 working days of the return flight which is part of a Qualifying Booking.'
Here, does 'initial transaction' mean outbound flight(s)?
'Standard Tier Points for the flight elements will be awarded in line with regular awarding timelines after completion of the flight returning to the UK which is part of a Qualifying Booking. The initial transaction will be updated when the additional Tier Points due as a result of this promotion are added to the standard Tier Points, within 14 working days of the return flight which is part of a Qualifying Booking.'
Here, does 'initial transaction' mean outbound flight(s)?
Apr 29, 2024, 6:33 am
#1071
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 228
Apologies if my query has already been answered. For A trip which straddles a membership year (i.e. outbound March 2025, return April 2025) in which year do the double TPs apply? I read in the opening posts of this thread, clause 4 reads:
'Standard Tier Points for the flight elements will be awarded in line with regular awarding timelines after completion of the flight returning to the UK which is part of a Qualifying Booking. The initial transaction will be updated when the additional Tier Points due as a result of this promotion are added to the standard Tier Points, within 14 working days of the return flight which is part of a Qualifying Booking.'
Here, does 'initial transaction' mean outbound flight(s)?
'Standard Tier Points for the flight elements will be awarded in line with regular awarding timelines after completion of the flight returning to the UK which is part of a Qualifying Booking. The initial transaction will be updated when the additional Tier Points due as a result of this promotion are added to the standard Tier Points, within 14 working days of the return flight which is part of a Qualifying Booking.'
Here, does 'initial transaction' mean outbound flight(s)?
Apr 29, 2024, 9:29 am
#1073
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 81
is this definitely the case? Reading through the whole thread my understanding was that all bonus TPs are awarded in one transaction dated the date of the first outward flight. However I have just returned from a BAH and so far have only received half expected bonus TPs so maybe I have confused myself and just have to wait some further time for the remaining points re the inbound? Any clarification on this that can be offered would be appreciated.
Apr 29, 2024, 9:43 am
#1074
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 1,982
Double TPs are 'posted' when they get round to it, that is the date they are awarded. But the 'transaction' date is the date of the first flight element of your trip.
It is the transaction date that determines which of your collection years they will be counted in. This always surprises people to the advantage of some and the dispair of others.
It is the transaction date that determines which of your collection years they will be counted in. This always surprises people to the advantage of some and the dispair of others.
Apr 29, 2024, 9:44 am
#1075
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL, BA Amex Prem, Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, Sir Crazy8534 de l'ordres des aides de Pucci
Posts: 4,530
is this definitely the case? Reading through the whole thread my understanding was that all bonus TPs are awarded in one transaction dated the date of the first outward flight. However I have just returned from a BAH and so far have only received half expected bonus TPs so maybe I have confused myself and just have to wait some further time for the remaining points re the inbound? Any clarification on this that can be offered would be appreciated.
On some occasions outbound and inbound TPs post at different times (perhaps due to the length of the trip?) in which case the transaction date will probably relate to the different outbound or inbound flight dates.
Given the current situation with transition years this may or may not be advantageous to you.
It does seem that those who have the outbound bonus TPs post alone may be more likely to have to chase to get the rest of their bonus TPs.
Apr 29, 2024, 10:05 am
#1076
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 81
In most circumstances the bonus TPs all post at the same time with a transaction date of the first flight in the booking.
On some occasions outbound and inbound TPs post at different times (perhaps due to the length of the trip?) in which case the transaction date will probably relate to the different outbound or inbound flight dates.
Given the current situation with transition years this may or may not be advantageous to you.
It does seem that those who have the outbound bonus TPs post alone may be more likely to have to chase to get the rest of their bonus TPs.
On some occasions outbound and inbound TPs post at different times (perhaps due to the length of the trip?) in which case the transaction date will probably relate to the different outbound or inbound flight dates.
Given the current situation with transition years this may or may not be advantageous to you.
It does seem that those who have the outbound bonus TPs post alone may be more likely to have to chase to get the rest of their bonus TPs.
Apr 29, 2024, 10:20 am
#1077
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 228
Double TPs are 'posted' when they get round to it, that is the date they are awarded. But the 'transaction' date is the date of the first flight element of your trip.
It is the transaction date that determines which of your collection years they will be counted in. This always surprises people to the advantage of some and the dispair of others.
It is the transaction date that determines which of your collection years they will be counted in. This always surprises people to the advantage of some and the dispair of others.
Last edited by nigelw; Apr 29, 2024 at 12:02 pm
Apr 29, 2024, 11:18 am
#1078
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: UK
Programs: BA GGL, BA Amex Prem, Amex Plat, Hilton Diamond, Sir Crazy8534 de l'ordres des aides de Pucci
Posts: 4,530
Many thanks. Both my flights are in the same TP earning year so I dont mind whether they are posted with a transaction date of either flight as long as they all eventually post. My son needs the missing points urgently for a status upgrade. Any recent experience of whether BA are will to discuss on phone before 14 day waiting period to chase the missing points?
Perhaps you mean that he needs the upgrade for lounge access or seat selection for a forthcoming flight? In that case I think it is unlikely that they will do anything before 14 days.
At the moment my bonuses are posting the week after the usual TPs post, usually on a Wednesday or a Friday.
Hope that is useful and good luck
Apr 29, 2024, 2:19 pm
#1079
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 81
Generally, no, but your son should receive the points back-dated to the previous year (if that's what you mean?) and a retrospective status upgrade (although may need to call to fix).
Perhaps you mean that he needs the upgrade for lounge access or seat selection for a forthcoming flight? In that case I think it is unlikely that they will do anything before 14 days.
At the moment my bonuses are posting the week after the usual TPs post, usually on a Wednesday or a Friday.
Hope that is useful and good luck
Perhaps you mean that he needs the upgrade for lounge access or seat selection for a forthcoming flight? In that case I think it is unlikely that they will do anything before 14 days.
At the moment my bonuses are posting the week after the usual TPs post, usually on a Wednesday or a Friday.
Hope that is useful and good luck
Just to clarify are you generally receiving your bonus TPs individually for outbound and return flights or all as one lump sum?
Apr 29, 2024, 3:43 pm
#1080
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Gold
Posts: 3,935
This is not very helpful but I have had two qualifying trips that did not span a year end. In both cases the bonus TPs posted as one lump sum, in one case with a transaction date of the first flight and in the other the date of the last flight.