Well, it's almost the end of another year for my travels and I couldn't help but wonder whether I should stick with Star next year.

I'll be doing a bunch of NYC-Asia (HKG, TPE, NRT) & NYC to Europe (LHR) next year. I think both alliance covers these two areas well (CX in Asia and BA in Europe). So should I stick with Star? One advantage of oneWorld is the ability to combine different alliance carriers for rewards. I don't believe I can do that with Star (correct me if I'm wrong.)

If I do go with oneWorld, which carrier? I'm thinking of CP (assuming they don't tank) since I'm under the impression that I can get status points on any trans-atlantic flights regardless of whether it is CP, AA, or BA whereas you have that limitation with AAdvantage and Executive Club.

Comments???? Thanks.