"BA is only giving its own FFers 125 miles for discount economy. Mind you, the rules says something similar for IB, but the AAdvantage computers still give 500 miles minimum."

They weren't in October. For a 214 mile flight LHR-BCN 800 pts were credited to my friend's platinum AA aco**** which would fit to 300 min plus 500 status bonus.

"For me, this means:

* Taking advantages of the many codeshares on BA flights: AY for 100%, QF for 70% and IB for 33% (who ever thought 33% would be seen as a way to earn more"

Just being picky, but its only 30% on IB

"* Booking a concorde flight to Barbados in November in the next few days ... "

Ahh.. one of the great earning gains.

Dave