Originally Posted by
astro_dave
Hi inasmuchas,
Thanks for your reply, I did find it helpful. I think you're probably right about not dividing up earning/status potential. My experience flying with AA hasn't been as good as other airlines and I'm not too happy about their fight with BA over transatlantic (e.g. no AAdvantage miles flying on BA).
It would seem to me that AA would be you best option with the flights booked
Crediting to BA, the transatlantic flights would earn zero mileage due to it being AA
If crediting to QF, then you would earn 50% miles for LHR-LAX and zero for LAX-LHR since Q is ineligable for mileage earning
If crediting to Asiamiles, then you would earn full miles for LHR-LAX and zero for LAX-LHR since Q is ineligable for mileage earning for fares sold in Europe
Sticking with AA, you will earn full mileage both ways plus a 25% bonus for being gold
For lounge access when travelling AA , BA or QF , then you may like to consider getting a Qantas Club membership if you are unlikely to earn Platinum status again within a year.
Dave