<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">I dont think QF gives the corresponding elite level benefits to OW(AA) members.
My sapphire OW husband was not able to waitlist until the bronze QFF window of 14-7 days on a recent international booking and then was not able to change dates within the 7 day window to secure an upgrade.</font>
That benefit is specific to the QF program - not a general ow elite benefit.
I was referring to benefits granted based on ow status (e.g. lounge access). Two examples that I have personally taken advantage of - flying on cheapest MEL-HBA economy ticket, no status with QF but wanted to put the miles on my new QF account. Gained Qantas Club access by showing my AA EXP (emerald) card to the lounge attendant.
Flying with CX in J HKG-AKL. Used my AA EXP card to get access to the First Class lounge and was granted an upgrade to F cabin. Posted the miles to my QF account (said flight enabled me to reach Silver).
[This message has been edited by mgm (edited 10-21-2002).]