Originally Posted by
thx10
I never tried just using my AA number. Will start that. I guess I just assumed I had to stick with the carrier and account number.
We do all we can to earn AA and just wanted to capitalize on their program and didn't want to "lose" miles/points to Qantas when we didn't need to. Of course their service is great and will always fly with them (IMHO).
If you do use AA ffp all your flights, as is best to do, be careful as
QF points expire in you do not have an eligable activity every 18 months. An eligible activity is earning points (flight, hotel, rental car, shopping, etc) or redeeming points. Transferring points between family accounts is not an eligible activity. Full details in the QF web site. So at least every 18 months earn or burn some QF points. That may be every 12 months for you. You can earn QF points shopping for food or booze at Woolworths when spending $31 or more.
www.everydayrewards.com.au. So sign up and buy the in-laws some food or booze every trip and you will not lose the points. The inlaws can also use your ww card if they do not collect QF freq flyer points