With the new rules for partner flights credited to AAdvantage, it would seem to be better to issue rtw tickets with some other oneworld carrier and avoid AA coded segments, even when crediting flights to AAdvantage as the principal frequent flyer program or actually flying on American metal. That strategy seems to result in more reward miles, the same number of status miles and more status dollars. The 75,000 mile limit would not apply, the four annual AA coded segments are no longer required, and there is no more 12,000 mile bonus for AA premium segments. Am I missing something?