Originally Posted by
frankiwa
BA has expensive redemptions for F & C.

While true for the most part, BA is better than AA for US to Asia beyond Japan... if CX/JL gateways are convenient for you.
Regarding to OT, I'm starting to warm up to the idea of 1.25 miles per dollar. While I'll be busy trying to hit 20k on my PPE card for the next 5 months, I'll consider throwing some love BA's way after that. Sure I can just do Schwab, but I must admit that miles and points offer an intangible value that presses my buttons.