dwstern Welcome to FT
Originally Posted by
dwstern
....However, 1. my company is American and 'prefers' me to book with AA, and 2. I will fly to the USA 2-3 times per year, to RDU where the only direct flights are operated by AA, and on which BA has a codeshare. So AA's loyalty programme does make some sense too.
The airline you fly (flight number) and the airline ffp you credit those flights to
do not need to be the same.
AA and BA are frequent flyer partners
You can fly an AA flight number/AA aircraft and credit to BA
You can fly an BA flight number/AA aircraft and credit to BA
You can fly an AA flight number/BA aircraft and credit to AA
You can fly an BA flight number/BA aircraft and credit to AA
Some economy fares may not earn much on the other ffp
With AA status you do not get US domestic lounge access unless on an international itinerary.
With BA status you get US domestic lounge access unless on an international itinerary.
AA is far better for awards (earn/burn and no surcharges) unless an award on BA