Originally Posted by
phol
I stuck with BA when i moved to Hong Kong, despite flying Cathay almost exclusively now. BA is easier to earn status on providing you dont fly deep discount economy and you can manage the 4 flights per year on BA metal requirement.
For accumulating and using Avios/Asiamiles, given that your parents are London based they will probably find it easier to find redemptions with Avios.
Third point - Cathay inexplicably charge US$50 to join the Marco Polo Club.
CX's programme to earn elite status is the MPC. But to join Asia Miles is free. And a quick note to Asia Miles stating said reservation may get the fee waived.
Asia Miles do expire after 4 years. So best if maybe BA miles (AVIOS) if within EU is all they want to redeem.