Originally Posted by
brunos
I do get the argument that status is not the only attraction in a FFP and that staying with BAEC will let him earn significantly more miles and awards require less miles. So being OW saphire on BAEC relative to OW emerald on CX might not be unattractive.
It is not about being the top elite, but about how you can maximize the benefits.
Originally Posted by
brunos
What I am also pointing out is that CX treats well its DM, so that there is more opup potential if he flies CX (although BA upgrade policy is not bad).
OP-up is not really a benefit. Beside - based in LHR, it will be difficult to see the chance (as your friend will only travel LHR-HKG). A lot of people actually get op-up with other CX routes.
Originally Posted by
brunos
He prefers BA Y seat to the current nonreclining CX seat, so that is a factor but CX is installing a better seat.
To be honest - current nonreclining CX seat was the "new" seat. CX simply need a time machine to go back.
Originally Posted by
brunos
And being British he tends to prefer the flag. Clearly if he chooses MPC, he will fly relatively more on CX than if he chooses BAEC.
Doesn't he know that Swire is a British company?