Originally Posted by
babs
Thanks Dave
I must have been editing my post just as you posted. After searching google I got my answer, seems kind of strange that N which on AA only earns 50% would earn points/SC on Qantas. However W which earns 100% on AA earns nothing on Qantas.
So any benefits to being AA(Sapphire) and QF(Platinum)? Perhaps I should just give up the idea for a mileage run to retain platinum and just Earn AA(Sapphire). IMHO it is rather cheap looking at a W class fare LHR-LAX-LHR it is around 640 AUD plus the 170AUD for the platinum challenger seems like a very cheap way of getting Oneworld Sapphire, if only I did not already have it and more.
Getting OW sapphire will give you access to Exit Row seats when booking on AA plus 100% mileage bonus plus ability to upgrade AA domestic sectors and a much better redemption rate on awards
LHR-LAX-LHR will earn you approx 16368 miles ( 5456 outbound and 10912 inbound ) ; you will get ( I believe ) 1000 points for joining AAdvantage as an international member and so have about 17,368 miles. 17,500 is enough for a business class 1 way anywhere in Australia/NZ to anywhere else in Australia/NZ ; getting that remaining 132 points shouldn't be hard
Dave