Originally Posted by LatAmTraveler

I'm an Exec Plat on AA based in Sao Paulo, Brazil that flies constantly in Latin America and frequently to Sweden. I'm considering joining AF's FB because it's becoming practically impossible for me to concentrate my flights on OW with so few options from Brazil (Mexicana went bankrupt, nearly all LAN flights into and out of Brazil are now codeshares on TAM which gets me no miles, AA is not a convenient or cost effective way to get to Latin American or European destinations from Brazil, GOL miles don't count towards elite qualification, limited Iberia availability, etc..)

I'm less interested in mileage awards and more in getting access to the business class lines and lounges, as well as priority for exit rows (I'm 6'6"" / 2 meters)

AF seems a better choice for Latin America and my travel needs - in addition to Skyteam partners, they have partnerships with Copa, Avianca and GOL so I can get EQ, miles and enjoy my status on these flights. Also, it's very unlikely I would ever fly on a Delta flight.

As nearly all of my flights would be on Copa, Aeromexico and GOL, and the info on AF's site seems ambiguous (at least to me) and some things seem a little too good to be true, I'm curious how other travelers with FB have really fared flying these airlines with respect to EQ miles credit, lounge access, priority / exit row seating and upgrades. Thanks in advance.