<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by QantasAllTheWay:
It really depends on the terms of each FF program - each is independent and has different rules.
For example in QF FF you get status bonuses (25% for Silver, 50% for Gold and 100% for Platinum), but only with QF, BA and AA. You dont get bunus points with the other 5 OW airlines. Plus there's a whole list of deeply discounted classes in all airlines you dont get points for. So better check the rules.
You know what would really be great - if the next step in the advancement of the alliances would be one FF program with one set of rules that everyone is a member of. that would prevent so much crap and mishaps and would be so much easier. i wonder if it will ever happen.
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With Qantas , you don't get the status bonuses on BA, only the 500 minimum mileage. Status bonuses only apply to QF and AA flight numbers
Dave