Hi TimG

QF does not typically status match. However, if you do the ChAAlenge for PLT on AA, you can use the QF lounges once you have it. I moved down here several years ago and have never had a problem using lounges on PLT or ExPLT status, etc...

Also, AA is a much more generous program than QF in many respects. However, OF is very stingy in upgrades and other perks for non-QF flyers. Earn/Burn is much better on AA then any of the programs down here...QF evidently treats their own high status flyers fairly well, but with over 1.2m on AA, it is difficult for me to switch at this point...

You can also purchase QC membership that gets you into the lounges. If you are flying Biz, then you have access anyway....

Hope that this helps.