I'm an Air Canada Super Elite (100K) but may be relocating to Australia with monthly trips between NRT and SYD and biannual trips between SYD and YYZ -- all in paid-J. Travel likely to exceed 100K per year.

I could stick with * Alliance, travel on ANA and maintain my AC status.

However, Quantas seems to have a good schedule and their FF program looks OK and would have the advantage of being able to use UPGs (e.g. J --> F)

But, I know I can get comped status on AA whilst I'm still living in Canada. And mileage accumulation (for reward travel) is attractive.

Questions:
(1) What are the chances of getting comped on Quantas? If so how?
(2) Am I better off with AA?
(3) Or (if my chances of getting comped on Quantas are nil) am I still better off going with Quantas and earning status (e.g. Platinum for 7 SYD-NRT round trips)


[This message has been edited by ACORD (edited 11-16-2001).]