Well I was going to write about the Virgin threat, but lets be frank – It isn’t creditable unless they manage to throw a big spanner with the EC/Monopolies Commission. So let me wrap up this discussion for a bit – until it all goes pear shaped (which knowing BMI – is entirely likely)
- Status – If you’ve got to a certain point, hang on tight. If you’re short before say April, boost your miles and fly to get those status miles
- Miles – You should be in burn, burn burn mode now. If you’re hoping for a 1:1 transfer of BMI to Avios, I’d expect to be disappointed.
- Don’t buy any more miles unless you need them for a redemption
- Look out for options for Star Gold in the future. I’d even advise open up an Aegean Airways account and credit any Star Alliance flights to them. Also keep an eye out for status matches AFTER the take over
- Expect some beanies when IAG/BA takes over, but not that many.
Thankfully, we’re not in a Anslett or Varig situation – and if BMI is brought, then hopefully things should transfer over and all will be well.
Yes, I know it’s unlikely too.
GhettoIFE.com will continue watching and keeping a close eye on the takeover, as I suspect there is going to be a few more bounces before this is all done and dusted.
“If you’re hoping for a 1:1 transfer of BMI to Avios, I’d expect to be disappointed.”
Why? BD has a far more favourable burn rate than BA (at least for UK-USA redemptions), so any conversion will already be devalued.