1. Fly eligible routes
Operate qualifying flights across the British Airways Virtual network and partner routes.
Tier PointsProgress through status
Progress through status
tiers with every journey.
Tier Points measure your eligible flying activity across British Airways Virtual. They help pilots move through status bands and reflect your long-term progression within British Airways Virtual.
How Tier Points work
Tier Points are awarded for eligible flights across British Airways Virtual. They are calculated automatically based on your journey type, route and cabin class, and help you progress through the status bands.
2. Earn Tier Points by journey type and cabin
Receive Tier Points based on the distance, region and cabin class of your flight.
3. Move up status levels and unlock recognition
As you collect Tier Points, you'll progress through the status bands and unlock new benefits and opportunities.
Earning Tier Points
How Tier Points are earned
Tier Points are awarded based on the type of flight, route and cabin class. Here are some example values:
Domestic / short sector5 TP
European short haul economy10 TP
European short haul business20 TP
Long-haul economy35 TP
Long-haul premium cabin60 TP
Special event / challenge bonus+10 TP
Your progression
Status bands
As you earn Tier Points, you'll progress through the status bands. Higher tiers recognise your commitment and open up new opportunities.
Blue0 to 149
Bronze150 to 399
Silver400 to 799
Gold800+
Current tier points372 Tier Points
28 Tier Points to SilverExample journeys
Here are some examples of how Tier Points are awarded on different types of flights.
London Heathrow to Manchester
5 Tier PointsA domestic short sector within the UK.
London Heathrow to Madrid in Club Europe
20 Tier PointsA European short haul flight in business class.
London Heathrow to New York in Club World
60 Tier PointsA long-haul transatlantic flight in premium cabin.
What Tier Points are used for
Tier Points do more than just track your flights. They play an important role in your journey across British Airways Virtual.
Status recognition
Tier Points determine your status level and recognise your flying commitment.
Access to future perks
Higher status levels unlock new features, events and exclusive opportunities within BAV.
Career progression across the VA
Your Tier Points reflect your long-term dedication and help open doors to new roles and experiences.