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Old Apr 4, 2015 | 12:59 pm
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Originally Posted by guv1976
Which airline to fly is one question; which FFP to credit those flights to is another.
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The decision about where to credit one's flights really depends on what one wants out of an FFP.
A surprising number of frequent flyers do not seem to realise that

If living in UK is for a short time the OW choices are BA vs AA. But what are your objectives from a ffp?
AA is good for long haul awards, unless on BA where $$ surcharges need to be paid. BA is good for short haul awards, even in the USA.
BA Sapphire status will get you lounge access in USA on AA domestic trips. AA Sapphire status will not, unless on an international itinerary.

AA has the plat challenge for faster status. With your planned trips that would be achievable.

I would be favouring AA

Look here. Several BA vs AA vs other ffp linked threads
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/onewo...help-here.html
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/infor...help-here.html

Alaska is another possible option due to than many partners including KLM/AF
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