JSSM Welcome to FT
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JSSM
My husband has Ruby OW status with QFF. We would like to maintain this due to the boarding priority and baggage allowance but we are unsure how we will be able to maintain the status when we have no, or very limited plans to use Qantas during our time here.
To date we have used AA where possible to earn points that are easier to use in the USA (for domestic travel) and have used the Ruby OW for free baggage and priority boarding.
Our questions are:
1. Is it possible to maintain Ruby OW status with QFF if we are not planning on travelling Qantas in the USA.
2. Are we better to accumulate AA points while we are here.
1. To maintain QF silver you need to have 4 QF flights or eligible JQ flights in your membership year. If you do not get those 4 flights you will not get status, even if you have the required status credits on non QF flights. This own 4 flights rule is common with OneWorld airlines
2. Probably yes (your objective come with status). Even with the devaluation you are probably better of with AA (and no QF status). But would need a more detailed analysis. Will depend on what fares booking class you buy.
Post 330 here is now out of date, but generally the same (awards cost more AA miles post devaluation)