Can someone advise me which FFP from One World allows the quickest way to partner lounge access?
I have been with AirNZ Star Alliance 15yrs but since 2003/04 when they switched to dollar points not gotten anything other than domestic, I just joined Asiana but not done any mileage. So just wondering about One World.
I have looked at Qantas but seems longer to get status or rewards. I also looked at their earning tables, if you fly Cathay, Qantas only give you 0.50pts per mile and 0.25 with British Airways - with the economy fares. The Cathay Marco Polo club isn't as generous to get to Sapphire (ie., 60,000). The British Airways FFP doesn't allow New Zealanders to enrol.
Edit - normally taking cheap fares. Flying NZ to Asia mainly maybe to Canada occasionally. Once or twice per year that is 14,000 miles per time so 14-28k per year in total. 1) which is quickest to get lounge access? 2) which is faster for rewards ignoring lounge access.
Cheers.