British Airways, goodbye helpers to get status: from Jan. 1, everything as before
The end of the year is approaching, so it seems important to me to shed light on the rules of the various loyalty programs, in light [...]
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The end of the year is approaching, so it seems important to me to shed light on the rules of the various loyalty programs in light of a return to normalcy and a farewell to facilitated routes. All to avoid losing status (minor problem) or losing points (capital mistake).
La first installment of our special "Goodbye helpers" is dedicated to British Airways And the rules of the Executive Club.
He had said it last year, he Reiterated several times during 2022 and, despite Airmageddon prompted many travelers to stay away from London Heathrow, British Airways has not changed its mind and sent an email to Executive Club members reminding them that as of Jan. 1, it is back to pre-pandemic requirements.
There is a small however
The change takes effect on Jan. 1, which means. If qualifying points (Tier) are achieved. needed before that date, the level will be renewed with the reduced thresholds of 25%.
- If you have already renewed or upgraded your level, you will continue to enjoy the benefits of your current level until the expiration date of your card, which is shown on the your digital card in the British Airways app and on ba.com.
- You can continue to benefit from the current 25% reduction on tier thresholds until December 31, 2022.
- From January 1, 2023, to renew or upgrade your tier status, you will have to reach the full thresholds, with no possibility of discounts.
Current thresholds
- Bronze: 225 Tier Points or 18 eligible flights;
- Silver: 450 Tier Points or 37 eligible flights;
- Gold: 1125 level points
Thresholds from January 1, 2023
- Bronze: 300 Tier Points or 25 eligible flights;
- Silver: 600 Tier Points or 50 eligible flights;
- Gold: 1500 level points
Tier points are also earned by flying with Oneworld airlines and BA's partners, however, in order to gain status you must also fly (paying) with British Airwyas. To be Bronze you need at least two routes, for Silver or Gold at least 4.
In conclusion
I would have expected some dilatory action on the part of BA., the chaos in London forced thousands of users to change plans, choose other carriers, or not travel at all. Of course it is also true that BA has helped old and new frequent flyers so much.
- 6,000 Mile Registration Bonus
- Collect miles WITH EACH PURCHASE
- Your miles with no expiration*
- No fees for ATM withdrawals and foreign purchases
- Without having to change banks
- Autonomous card activation
- Multi-function mobile application
- Free travel insurance
- Free credit for up to 7 weeks
- Contactless Payment
- Mastercard® SecureCode
- 20€ discount directly in your statement by spending €60 in one or more transactions with Carta on Italotreno.it
- Free fee the 1st year. From the 2nd €5.50 per month
- You can choose to pay in full or in installments
- Premium level of the Italo Più program
- 4 Vouchers per year for access to Italo Club Lounges
- Preferential Access to Italo's Fast Track at the station
- For every 5 purchases of Italo ticketing and/or onboard services made with Italo American Express Credit Card you will receive 1 voucher for room upgrade
- Welcome bonus of 100,000 Volare points upon reaching 6 thousand in spending in the first 3 months after card issuance
- Accumulate 1.5 qualifying Volare points for every euro spent, accumulate an additional 3 non-qualifying Volare points ( for a total of 4.5 Volare points) for every euro spent on ticketing purchases and other services offered by ITA Airways
- Access to the Premium Club of ITA Airways' Volare program.
- ITA Airways Lounge Access
- Free excess baggage
- Points Back