Originally Posted by
boardingfool
hi all,
I've been CX member for 2 years and collected around 500k miles along with Diamond status. I am HK based and likely will continue to be.
I am considering continuing to flying with CX but instead crediting miles to either JAL, Qantas, AA, or BA. Does anyone else have a view on this?
Considering all sorts of things: mileage value, ease of flights, discounting miles, etc.
Thanks
If your travel is mainly on CX economy class, and the guaranteed seat confirmation means something to you then stay with MPC.
However, if your travel is mainly in Business or First Class on various airlines, then I'd recommend you join AA.
One of the main disadvantages of the MPC programme is the lack of bonus miles for elite members. AAdvantage Elite members earn 25% , & 100% bonus as Gold (OWRuby), Platinum & Exec Platinum (OW Sapphire & Emerald) on most qualifying Oneworld partner flights.
AAdvantage also has lower award requirements. A round trip F between Asia and North America is just 135K and around $50 tax with no fuel surcharge. But having said that, no wait listing or upgrading on CX flights using miles is possible. AAdvantage miles also do not expire as long as you have activity very 18 months.
You do need however 4 flights on AA per year to retain status. Further information can be had over at the AA forum.