Originally Posted by
muley555
I am Australian so would like to be able to use miles for QF upgrades when travelling with the family (would also like op-up SEA-LHR when possible).
So trying to decide between BA or AA for my ff program. I could get oneworld sapphire status on BA with my itinerary but am curious whether AA is a better option. Also, do either have an advantage in redemption for QF upgrades.
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(7) What is most important to you in a FFP? - lounge access, priority services, good redemption rates. (in that order)
(8) Preferred Airlines - QF, BA, AA
As a resident of USA I would go with AA.
Look at post 1 for links to the AA Plat challenge
AA status will not give you AA domestic lounge access.
Until recently Qantas Club (and QF gold?) would have given you AA domestic lounge access. But the rules have changed.
So you need top tier BA or QF status for AA domestic lounge access.
A full AA award can
less miles than a QF upgrade. And then you still must pay QF a **** load of cash
Post 330
As you probably know you can only upgrade QF flight numbers on QF aircraft with QF points. But it is a lottery, with poor odds. No cross airline upgrades with miles/avios