New to FT - which programme to join?
Sep 9, 2007 | 4:11 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: Thai Airways
Posts: 2
New to FT - which programme to join?
Hi everyone.
This is my first time to post here and I was wondering if you could help me.
I will be moving to London soon and will take my first flight on BA. I have Staralliance Gold status but expect that I will (like now) end up flying BA sometimes.
I am wondering which Oneworld programme I should join. I normally buy the cheapest economy class and use points to upgrade.
Should I join BA or would it be better to join one of the partner airlines?
Thanks!
This is my first time to post here and I was wondering if you could help me.
I will be moving to London soon and will take my first flight on BA. I have Staralliance Gold status but expect that I will (like now) end up flying BA sometimes.
I am wondering which Oneworld programme I should join. I normally buy the cheapest economy class and use points to upgrade.
Should I join BA or would it be better to join one of the partner airlines?
Thanks!
Sep 9, 2007 | 11:19 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Programs: A3*G, EI Silver, BA Bronze, SK Gold, Mucci
Posts: 2,730
You can usually only join BA by flying full fare Y, W, J or F - though someone did send me a link where you can do it online.
Presumably you would join the BA programme. I just stuck with oneworld when I moved from Australia to Ireland - any reason why you want to change rather than sticking with Star?
Presumably you would join the BA programme. I just stuck with oneworld when I moved from Australia to Ireland - any reason why you want to change rather than sticking with Star?
Sep 9, 2007 | 12:09 pm
#3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SYD
Posts: 3,045
You no longer need to take a Tier Point-accruing flight to join BA's program. Miles are earned on most flights, however the 'cheapest economy class' fares wouldn't earn the Tier Points you need to advance to higher status levels.
Sep 9, 2007 | 5:01 pm
#4
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold(OWE), QF LTG, MR Plat, IHG Spire, Hertz PC
Posts: 8,156
Welcome to FT by the way!
It's definitely worth searching this forum for threads on this subject as you will find threads like these:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=653988
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=616333
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=600066
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=379766
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=337513
Search is definitely your friend on FT, especially this forum which has lots of useful gems!
It's definitely worth searching this forum for threads on this subject as you will find threads like these:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=653988
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=616333
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=600066
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=379766
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=337513
Search is definitely your friend on FT, especially this forum which has lots of useful gems!
Sep 10, 2007 | 6:51 am
#5
Moderator: Asiana & Qantas Frequent Flyer
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: STR/SYD/SMF
Programs: QF LTG / P1 , LH LT SEN / HON, OZ LT Diamond +, Marriott LT PT, HH Diamond,
Posts: 15,137
Welcome to FT & the OW Board Freshflyer!
If after having used the search function you still feel the need for some personalized advice you need to tell us more about your travel plans and purpose.
What do you want to get from a FF program? Award Flights? Status? Lifetime Status? Which routes will you be flying and in which cabin?
Happy reading!
DUF
If after having used the search function you still feel the need for some personalized advice you need to tell us more about your travel plans and purpose.
What do you want to get from a FF program? Award Flights? Status? Lifetime Status? Which routes will you be flying and in which cabin?
Happy reading!
DUF