Originally Posted by
QRC3288
<snip> Despite this whole AA EXP thing bothering me as a CX DM (AA EXPs seem to fill up the HK F lounge when many CX DMs fly double or triple what they do to achieve similar status - and sometimes spend far more, upwards of 3-4x), you have every incentive to.
Originally Posted by
Short hair Francis
Well QRC3288, what in your mind do you believe they or their employer should spend before achieving OW EM seeing I'm joining the ranks of AA EXP next year. Of course I could try to keep the AA Plt and CX Gld (both OW SP) during conflicting period, only one as OW SP and the other program OW RB either AA or CX, but what good would that do other than 2 guest in J class lounge and free AA domestic lounge access? Shouldn't people look for the program that rewards them the most even though qualifications for each one is different. In the case of the OP, AA Plt>CX Slv, mine AA Exp>AA Plt, CX Gld
Ummm... wow, I have absolutely no idea what you are attempting to communicate here
Short hair Francis , but I'll attempt re-state what I believe
QRC3288 is saying.
He/she is simply saying, on a human level, it's frustrating that AA EXPs are able to enjoy the same exact privileges as a CX DM, but likely spend less money, and fly less miles to obtain those same privileges as said CX DM. (I don't necessarily share that view, but respect the opinion)
Further more
QRC3288, clearly said that it absolutely makes logical sense to pursue the program that gets you the best benefits, in spite of the fact that he/she finds that "hole" frustrating.
Now, to
QRC3288, though I can certainly understand your point of view and can sympathize with it, I guess my only observation is that this is part of being in an alliance.
I will also say that I wish AA (my significant other is EXP and I will be next week) treated other OW Emeralds as wonderfully and graciously as CX has always treated us. They have treated us "top notch" and never like undesirable "freeloaders."
And for what it's worth, perhaps it's working, as we have been consider booking some flights on CX metal directly, rather than via AA in the future.
Regards