Originally Posted by
nk15
It seems that the most convenient (for US-based AA EXPs) and perhaps cheaper overall among carriers, is to get an issuing ticket from AA, and the most affordable and feasible starting point with AA seems to be ex-TYO. Do you agree with this?
Is this feasible from afar, or at least in person in TYO but with US credit cards? Or is it YMMV?
Use the online tool with AA or CX as the first carrier and you can book it right now.
Originally Posted by
Calchas
I can't speak for AA's programme but actually I think RTWs are a disappointing way to earn points in BA's programme. Although the arithmetic will be different it won't be far off.
Originally Posted by
nk15
Is this because certain routes have carriers that give less than 1.25 EQPs per mile for AA? Most business tickets seem to credit 1.5 or at worst 1.25 EQP per mile to AA ffp.
The basis for achieving status through BAEC is very different from AAdvantage; it has to do with tier points (a combination of class of service and segment length) instead of elite qualifying miles or points.