Originally Posted by
jbcarioca
If you already have large balances on AAdvantage you may want to think about crediting CX to that account.
Noted only higher fares CX (reading "more expensive") tickets can be credited to AAdvantage. Depending on which cabins/fares the OP usually fly, it may work out better to maintain both CX and AA accounts.
At least I know flying CX is more comfortable in Asia. Better services/food as well.
Originally Posted by
cpoon1
3/ What about transferring miles, if i was able to transfer miles to my AA advantage account from a family member, would they count towards upgraded status?
Unlike other FFPs, AA Lifetime status counts miles from all sources, not just BIS miles.
Keep in mind, mile transfers between accounts are NOT free and can be costly. Usually it's not the best cost-efficient route to build mile balance. It may make more sense to redeem for award tickets from a say family member's FFP, if s/he has enough miles available.
Not sure how many miles you are flying annually or what destinations you need to go. If you will be based in HK for a few more years, consider to achieve elite status with CX, a smarter choice.
Do you have elite status with any airline at this point? What are your goals for collecting miles, free award tickets, upgrades, or what? I can't tell from your 1st post nor profile. If you had been accumulating most of your AA miles from credit card charges, instead of flying, you won't get close to any elite status with any other airline.
Most FFPs require enough EQM (Elite Qualifying Miles) to earn status. In the States, one can get tons of RDM (Redeemable miles) from credit cards (via promo, signup bonuses,...etc). Once moving your base out of the States, well, you don't see as many golden opportunities through cc charges no more.
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