Originally Posted by
RichardAtCT
So, my question: If I am flying regularly on EK from CPT-LON as well as flying regularly domestically in SA, am I better of signing up for the EK FF or SAA? Benefit of crediting my miles to SAA would be local lounge access, what would the benefits of allocating to Emirates directly instead?
I think to have lounge access in SA you will need to have status with SA, but will you earn tier miles when flying EK? You need to clarify this point.
The same is valid for the reverse: if you choose EK you will be able to earn skyward miles on SA flights, but will you be able to earn tier miles there?
I am sure that the answer to these questions is already on FT, so you probably need to look a bit in the EK and SA sub-forums.
The main issue I see with crediting with SA is that they recently changes their redeeming tables and award flights are now ridiculously expensive.