Originally Posted by
Gardyloo
That's right - the ticket issuer doesn't have anything to do with it; AA elites don't get automatic access to Admirals Clubs except on longhaul international itineraries, EXCEPT when traveling on F or Z fare classes (full paid first class or first class awards) on 3-class transcon flights (JFK-LAX, JFK-SFO). This wouldn't apply to any xONEx fares.
Although irrelevent to the itinerary given by the OP, this lounge acces rule based on being on a full fare ticket only on a transcontinental flight is incorrect. There is no longer a need to be in F or Z . See
http://www.aa.com/i18n/travelInforma...hipLounges.jsp where it shows that all is required is to be in 1st class on transcontinental flight, so a passengers on tickets such as Global Explorers/OneWorld Explorers etc would be allowed access
Given that would only attain QF status after the final flight, the mileage earning would be approx 52,500 for the detailed trip , just 60% of the AA earning possible. Not quite enough for a one way to Asia in business class
Checking earning if crediting to BA, silver status would be attained on return to Australia from the UK trip ( I assume that the BAEC nenbership address is not in Australia since if it is could well mean that no status is earned ) . Total earning if booked on Qantas for the US trip would be 40,000 ; if booked on AA would increase to 56,000. Just like with QFF, if redeeming BA miles for award flights will be stung for "surcharges" . A one way business class to Singapore on BA miles would cost 40k plus $240 plus taxes