Silver to Gold - Worth the effort?
Feb 3, 2017, 7:06 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Cebu, Philippines
Posts: 110
Silver to Gold - Worth the effort?
Hi,
I am 110 points away from Gold and could probably manage to upgrade in the summer, especially if some good offers come up related to QPoints. However, as the qualifying period is always 12 months, not 13, I am having to book my usual break a little earlier than normal, in order to ensure that I get sufficient points before they expire.
Is it really worth pushing the boat out to get the Gold tier, or am I better settling with Silver. I know this is quite subjective, but I want to make sure that I am not missing something that I am not aware or appreciate the benefits of.
Thanks,
I am 110 points away from Gold and could probably manage to upgrade in the summer, especially if some good offers come up related to QPoints. However, as the qualifying period is always 12 months, not 13, I am having to book my usual break a little earlier than normal, in order to ensure that I get sufficient points before they expire.
Is it really worth pushing the boat out to get the Gold tier, or am I better settling with Silver. I know this is quite subjective, but I want to make sure that I am not missing something that I am not aware or appreciate the benefits of.
Thanks,
Feb 3, 2017, 7:21 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: LON
Programs: BAEC Gold, QRPC Silver, Hilton Gold, Bonvoy Gold
Posts: 265
Personally, when I moved from Silver to Gold I found it to be so much better - Oneworld sapphire gets so much more benefits especially if you fly other oneworld carriers since you get to check in at the business class counter and use their lounges as well.
Feb 3, 2017, 8:58 am
#3
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: El Gouna , Hurghada (HRG)
Programs: BAEC:Silver ,IHG:Spire Amb ,QR:Silver,HH:Diamond
Posts: 374
For me the Qcredits earned with gold and platinum are a valuable perk . For the 40 Qcredits earned with gold you could upgrade a CDG-BKK o/w ticket from Y to J (non promo fare) or J to F (no restrictions AFAIK)
Feb 3, 2017, 12:59 pm
#4
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: LHR
Programs: QR Platinum, WY Gold, Shangri-la Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,153
If you fly mainly J then probably not - but if you fly mainly Y then I would say yes.
Your Qcredits will mean a free upgrade or two, and you'll get extra bonus Qmiles (75% for Gold vs 25% for Silver). I also value the priority baggage handling and premium class check-in. Plus lounge access across the oneworld network should you fly another airline - and of course the ability to use any oneworld J class lounge instead of being restricted to whichever lounge QR has contracted (particularly useful in eg BKK and HKG).
Your Qcredits will mean a free upgrade or two, and you'll get extra bonus Qmiles (75% for Gold vs 25% for Silver). I also value the priority baggage handling and premium class check-in. Plus lounge access across the oneworld network should you fly another airline - and of course the ability to use any oneworld J class lounge instead of being restricted to whichever lounge QR has contracted (particularly useful in eg BKK and HKG).