Originally Posted by
iwillflytheworld
AR only status matches from certain programmes, and BAEC is not among them (incidentally the status match categories are ridiculous, they really match you to one level down from what you have). In any case AR is horrible, both the airline and the programme, and so is Skyteam in Latin America.
With Latam, Lan Argentina and being OW Emerald, OW is the only sensible option, even if I got a match to AR.
I didn't believe everything I had heard about AR but after flying them for 3 hours in Club Economy (their domestic first class), and not receiving a drink (No water!!!!) I can say they are definitely the worst airline I've ever flown. Absolutely horrible. Their status is worthless as well. Stick to Oneworld!