Originally Posted by
Traveloguy
I don't believe it is yet enforced.
My partner's boss is a GGL, and I don't get the impression she notices an increase in service levels compared much to a BAEC Gold, although she is far from being an FF geek. Consequently I still see AA as the best of the OW programmes, especially whilst the 100% status bonus exists across most OW carriers (unlike BA where it is only BA, AA, IB & QF).
Thanks for the info! In that case I'll definitely look into AA come the time to 'defect' from QF.