Is BA Gold the same as oneworld Emerald?


Is BA Gold the same as oneworld Emerald? Our tiers also grant benefits on other oneworld® alliance airlines at the equivalent levels: Bronze = Ruby, Silver = Sapphire and Gold = Emerald.


Is food in BA lounge free?

Yes, everything in BA-operated lounges (BA logo on the door) is free. A very few lounges operated by third-parties have paid items, but in general BA tries to make sure that the passengers get things for free in the lounge. There may not be very much to eat in some lounges (AMSTERDAM!!) but it's all free.


Is British Airways Gold worth it?

As well as amassing all the associated benefits you'd get with Blue, Bronze and Silver tiers, BA Gold status gives you: 100% bonus Avios on all the BA flights you take, in addition to the Avios bonuses available for travelling in premium cabins. Access to additional reward seats in economy cabins at the standard price.


How many gold guest list members are there?

There are, apparently, around 5,000 to 6,000 members of Gold Guest List. Gold Guest List comes with a number of benefits including the ability to gift Gold and Silver status cards as well as additional upgrade vouchers and the ability to open up additional Avios reward seats.


Can economy passengers use BA lounge?

Ultimately, if you want to gain access to British Airways lounges, you need to fly in business or first class with British Airways, or one of its partners, or hold British Airways Executive Club or Oneworld status.


Can a BA Gold member take a guest into the lounge?

In a card under Gold Member benefits it explicitly states, Share British Airways departure lounges with up to two guests.


Do BA Gold members get upgraded?

At 2,500 Tier Points, we will award you with a voucher that you and a companion can use towards an upgrade to the next cabin of your choice. If you earn 3,500 Tier Points we will award you 2 Gold Upgrade for one vouchers which you can use for yourself or travel with a companion.