Originally Posted by fordpickup

After the changes to AA, I'm not sure if I should stay or move to a different FFP. I'm half way between Detroit and Chicago - so here's the question - AA, BA, or...AS?

Questions
(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
(upgrades on travel, priority services when flying the airline, extra baggage allowance, good award redemption rates, better award access, free - discounted lounge access, etc.)
Reply (In this order):Redemption rates, award access, lounge, then upgrades
(Currently have the AA Exec card and Plat AmEx so a wide array of lounges are covered, not that I wouldn't mind losing one of fees if possible).

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(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?
Reply Most commonly AA, BA, I used to fly AZ/AF Prem Econ when I was flying with DL. I wouldn't mind access to EI's biz product and mile accrual since it's usually cheaper.

I should note, I have 2 trips in Club Europe coming up that could net me near Gold status on BA. However, not sure about the Avios redemption rate.