If you're trying to keep ancillary fees down (baggage, etc.) this might not be a bad strategy. I'm more in it for the upgrades, and AA's fares along my preferred travel routes are relatively low anyway.
One point of clarification:
Originally Posted by
Mynah Baring
I find myself being only one flight away (already booked for next month) from achieving Gold with Oneworld (AA).
I reached Gold with Star Alliance (air Canada) yesterday.
Do you mean you (will soon) have AA Gold (oneworld Ruby) and AC Elite (*A Gold)?