Hi Everyone:

I gave EXP a shot and am dropping to a general member in February 2016.

I rarely fly domestic and when i do it is short hops. I am mostly international, but the AA International Schedule doesn't work for me.

I never used any of the Systemwide Upgrades on AA.

Given that there are no US Airlines serving the Middle East anymore, I am planning to fly a lot of Qatar Airways and maybe some BA.

Is AA going to be the best for burning miles in One World going forward? Burning miles without any major penalties is my major priority.

Any other benefits for those that don't fly AA metal, but accrue to AA?