BA Gold to CX
Jan 4, 2019, 8:21 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: BA
Posts: 55
BA Gold to CX
Hello all.
I am about to achieve BA gold status which is exciting but as it turns out I will be flying CX more in the coming 12 months. Would Cathay be able to offer any Marco Club status in part exchange of BA Gold? I just thought I would ask.
Thank you.
I am about to achieve BA gold status which is exciting but as it turns out I will be flying CX more in the coming 12 months. Would Cathay be able to offer any Marco Club status in part exchange of BA Gold? I just thought I would ask.
Thank you.
Jan 4, 2019, 1:59 pm
#2
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: San Jose, CA
Programs: CX Diamond, AA CK (quit 2018), Starwood Platinum, National EXC Elite
Posts: 283
They don't do matches. There was a thread on here a while back, but can't seemingly find it. Be aware. Say to get gold (sapphire) it is not just 600 points. It is 900, as get reset at 300 for silver.
Jan 4, 2019, 5:20 pm
#3
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Anywhere
Posts: 6,576
They did match me to MPC Silver when I requested 2 years back on account of my BA Gold and TK Gold. No harm trying. Honestly I never once used the Silver as it wasn’t compelling enough - preferring to do 4 qualifying BA flights to retain BA Gold.
Jan 4, 2019, 5:23 pm
#4
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Shanghai
Posts: 42,033
+1 BA Gold is pretty easy to snag, the points are more useful, and the benefits are almost as good as CX Diamond (sans op ups).
Jan 4, 2019, 9:50 pm
#5
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: MPC-DM, Enrich-Plat
Posts: 1,310
Though to qualify for status, you need to fly 4 sectors on BA metal each year, which might ruin the BA opportunity for many people outside EU.
Jan 4, 2019, 10:10 pm
#6
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Programs: CX Green, QF Platinum, BAEC Silver, Hyatt Glob
Posts: 10,780
To the OP why do you think you want to start getting status on CX? Have you calculated whether your travel pattern will allow you to get the status that you want?
Jan 4, 2019, 10:15 pm
#7
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Jan 4, 2019, 10:28 pm
#8
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: MPC-DM, Enrich-Plat
Posts: 1,310
Though the moment you aren't really "inside" the BA network span and not traveling to the UK, your options do get pretty limited.
So, yes, I agree with you, though it highly depends on the individual situation, so better be aware of the BA condition.
Jan 5, 2019, 2:15 am
#9
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: AZ Exec, FB PFL, OneWorld Sapphire, IHG Diamond, Accor Platinum, Avis/Hertz President
Posts: 577
Nearly the same as you, I have been flying much more CX/KA in the past 24 months and this pattern should continue for the time being.
This is what they asked me:
- statements from all relevant Frequent Flyer accounts (last 12 months)
- list of the last 12 months flights on CX/KA that are not listed onto Executive Club account
- list of future flights on CX/KA
- Asia Miles membership number
Everything was pretty quick, I sent my first request on 27th December, got the reply on 31st, sent the required documentation (in JPG) on 2nd January, got the enrollment and Silver status on 3rd January.
My best of luck and Happy New Year
Ulxima
Jan 5, 2019, 2:29 am
#10
Join Date: Nov 2017
Programs: MPC-DM, Enrich-Plat
Posts: 1,310
Marco Polo Club just allowed me to direct entry as Silver (I am currently BA Silver), I had ask for Gold.
Nearly the same as you, I have been flying much more CX/KA in the past 24 months and this pattern should continue for the time being.
This is what they asked me:
- statements from all relevant Frequent Flyer accounts (last 12 months)
- list of the last 12 months flights on CX/KA that are not listed onto Executive Club account
- list of future flights on CX/KA
- Asia Miles membership number
Everything was pretty quick, I sent my first request on 27th December, got the reply on 31st, sent the required documentation (in JPG) on 2nd January, got the enrollment and Silver status on 3rd January.
My best of luck and Happy New Year
Ulxima
Nearly the same as you, I have been flying much more CX/KA in the past 24 months and this pattern should continue for the time being.
This is what they asked me:
- statements from all relevant Frequent Flyer accounts (last 12 months)
- list of the last 12 months flights on CX/KA that are not listed onto Executive Club account
- list of future flights on CX/KA
- Asia Miles membership number
Everything was pretty quick, I sent my first request on 27th December, got the reply on 31st, sent the required documentation (in JPG) on 2nd January, got the enrollment and Silver status on 3rd January.
My best of luck and Happy New Year
Ulxima
Suggestion: First finish your BA Gold, which gives you OWE. It'll take a while to grow from MPC SI to MPC GO and then to MPC DM.
Nowadays (since the big revamp, 2 years ago), MPC seems to be pretty generous doing status match or even a spontaneous offer for MPC Status. I myself got offered MPC Gold, without even asking for it, or signing up for MPC.
Jan 5, 2019, 8:50 am
#11
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: BA
Posts: 55
Wow. Thank you all for all your feedback!!
My reason for asking the question is that I may be relocating to HK later in the year so I figure it may be best to look at options with CX. Yes the OWE is fantastic but I figure I may have better Op Ups with CX status. Anymore feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again
My reason for asking the question is that I may be relocating to HK later in the year so I figure it may be best to look at options with CX. Yes the OWE is fantastic but I figure I may have better Op Ups with CX status. Anymore feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again
Jan 5, 2019, 8:52 am
#12
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2018
Programs: BA
Posts: 55
Marco Polo Club just allowed me to direct entry as Silver (I am currently BA Silver), I had ask for Gold.
Nearly the same as you, I have been flying much more CX/KA in the past 24 months and this pattern should continue for the time being.
This is what they asked me:
- statements from all relevant Frequent Flyer accounts (last 12 months)
- list of the last 12 months flights on CX/KA that are not listed onto Executive Club account
- list of future flights on CX/KA
- Asia Miles membership number
Everything was pretty quick, I sent my first request on 27th December, got the reply on 31st, sent the required documentation (in JPG) on 2nd January, got the enrollment and Silver status on 3rd January.
My best of luck and Happy New Year
Ulxima
Nearly the same as you, I have been flying much more CX/KA in the past 24 months and this pattern should continue for the time being.
This is what they asked me:
- statements from all relevant Frequent Flyer accounts (last 12 months)
- list of the last 12 months flights on CX/KA that are not listed onto Executive Club account
- list of future flights on CX/KA
- Asia Miles membership number
Everything was pretty quick, I sent my first request on 27th December, got the reply on 31st, sent the required documentation (in JPG) on 2nd January, got the enrollment and Silver status on 3rd January.
My best of luck and Happy New Year
Ulxima
Hey. Who did you cantact with your initial query regarding CX status? Thank you
Jan 5, 2019, 1:09 pm
#13
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: London, UK
Programs: BAEC GGL/GFl, HH Diamond, BW Diamond, Virgin Voyages Deep Blue Extra, Blue Peter Badge Holder
Posts: 3,937
Just to say BA you need to fly 4 qualifying flights on BA codes that don’t have to be on BA metal contest to what was posted above.
There are advantages and disadvantages with switching, I’d weigh them up carefully before deciding what’s important to me.
There are advantages and disadvantages with switching, I’d weigh them up carefully before deciding what’s important to me.
Jan 5, 2019, 11:00 pm
#14
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Japan
Programs: NH Diamond, JL JGC Diamond, BA Gold Guest List(Gold for life), CX Diamond
Posts: 1,580
Since 2015 program change announcement, I have never credited my Oneworld flights to CX.
However, in 2018, CX sent me a Diamond membership card which is valid through 2020 (i.e. 24 months validity).
Even, they sent a celebration messeage for 20th anniversary from my joining.
Jan 5, 2019, 11:39 pm
#15
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: United Kingdom
Programs: AZ Exec, FB PFL, OneWorld Sapphire, IHG Diamond, Accor Platinum, Avis/Hertz President
Posts: 577