A fascinating discussion as usual.
A hypothetical for you
@wannabeinvestmentbanker: (Or anyone else who’d like to offer a view)
You’re sitting on an QF SC balance of around 6000.
Forward bookings will get you to LTS later this year.
You’re mid 40’s and average 300-400 SC per year, but have achieved/retained SG in recent years thanks to DSCs.
A computer error in your favour currently has you as WP until 2020
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Corporate travel is currently a QF contract.
Do you:
1. Persist with QF, locking in LTPS then credit to BA, hoping that LTWP still exists by the time you get there.
2. Chip away with QF until reaching LTSG, then credit to BA.
3. Play the long game by dropping QF and credit to BA ASAP.
4. Fly BFOD for all self-funded travel and pay cash for any benefit you want eg. Premium cabins, lounge access etc?
5. Another approach?