Originally Posted by
IAN-UK
But keeping status looks like being hard work as I'm not really familiar OneWorld workings. But I sense with my travel patterns the sectors (30) might be easier to achieve than the miles (80K).
Can anyone suggest a cost-efficient way to pack multiple sectors into a trip? The US and SE Asia are my non-European travel areas.
Ian, I'd suggest - if' you're UK based - crediting your 30 sectors to BAEC instead - at mid economy domestic rates that would give you 600 Tier Credits - enough to earn BAEC Silver (OW Sapphire - the same as your MA Gold). Then at least you'd be able to keep the mileage you earn. MA miles have a strict 3 year hard expiry regardless of status or flight activity.
You can use your MA card to enter lounges while crediting to BA.