BMI - it's over. Thanks for the memories Pune/Donington/Keeley/Joanna!

[jhm]

I forget, is LH based upon calendar year qualification or rolling 12 months?

Calendar year and if IIRC you time it right, you can get status which lasts almost three years.

[milehighj]

I forget, is LH based upon calendar year qualification or rolling 12 months?

[9V-JKL]

Gotcha!
Why not LH IF you're planning on F/C redemptions on SQ or does SQ not figure on your redemption plans

Should we take this discussion to the FFP master thread?

[Kyo]

With an investment in PPU, lounge access is now the least of my concerns, I'd be far more keen on premium redemptions. Let's just say they must be mad to think *Gs don't need to shower in Changi. Even if they live in Singapore. The Skyview has seen a lot of me recently...

[9V-JKL]

And no A3*G either, thanks!!

Why not? You do know there's no S25 effect.... at least for now...

[SQtraveller]

First and foremost, sorry to give everyone a heart attack by posting this post.

So, I just requalified for BD*G last night on what I sincerely hope isn't the last year of the awesomeness that this program is/was. Has anyone heard any more info about what's happening with BD/IAG - will it get tossed out due to anti-competitive musings?

Where will the SIN-based BD Elites flock to, I wonder? I'll need to adopt a new *G FFP and am just underwhelmed with the thought of being reamed by KF*G. And no A3*G either, thanks!! Anyone jumping to US?

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[Kyo]

First and foremost, sorry to give everyone a heart attack by posting this post.

So, I just requalified for BD*G last night on what I sincerely hope isn't the last year of the awesomeness that this program is/was. Has anyone heard any more info about what's happening with BD/IAG - will it get tossed out due to anti-competitive musings?

Where will the SIN-based BD Elites flock to, I wonder? I'll need to adopt a new *G FFP and am just underwhelmed with the thought of being reamed by KF*G. And no A3*G either, thanks!! Anyone jumping to US?

[demue]

Well I'm stoping to credit to BD and will try to burn as needed, but I'm quite set with flights for the major trips next year already. Still trying to score two C seats on SQ DPS-SIN-XXX in Aug 2012, but SQ is not forthcoming with inventory on this route. What a surprise


Really hoping there will be a chance to have my miles go LH M&M, but am not holding my breath. BAEC is less interesting to me as I almost never fly OW and premium redemption availability on the SE Asia - Europe routes is bad I heard though with CX, AY and maybe one day MH in the picture it may improve over only considering BA & QF.

[stargold]

If BMI got a pound for each time Virgin said something along similar lines, they would probably not have to be sold off

[SQtraveller]

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[milehighj]

If you're still thinking about a TP run, I noticed last night that RJ have slashed their fares, e.g. LHR-AMM-HKG r/t in J cost me US$2,830 in May this year but now it's only US$2,150! It's the same reduced price for LHR-AMM-KUL. 480 tier points for the round trip and as one BA GGL elsewhere wrote, RJ is for him the "best OW airline". I'm not sure I'd necessarily agree with the latter but I certainly enjoyed my flights in May.

Thanks jhm. Just need 360TPs after the current journey. worth considering, though the deal originates and ends on the wrong continent...

[HUGE AL]

Interestingly, I got a survey from BD yesterday asking amongst other things where do I hope BD will fly to next....

Yup. I got it the day the purchase was announced. hahahaha

It all depends on Savage25

Yeah...I'm just thinking there aren't a lot of *A programs out there that reward premium cabin fliers AND have access to SQ awards. Was wondering where everyone was gonna jump to...

[9V-JKL]

So is everyone jumping back to M&M for flight credit now?

It all depends on Savage25

[9V-JKL]

Interestingly, I got a survey from BD yesterday asking amongst other things where do I hope BD will fly to next....

[RHG]

I am sticking it out with BD until it is clear who will be the purchaser of BMI. My hunch is that Sir Richard won't let BMI go without a fight.

that guy has a history of using marketing gimmicks to advance his virgin empire but not necessary to do acquisitions.

It will be interesting to see what BA does with BD as keeping BD will mean british airways may enjoy both OW and *benefits.