Originally Posted by
nonesuch flyer
I am currently EXP with AA. I have LT-PLT and 2.75 million AA miles banked.
Under new AA rules for gaining EXP this status will be extremely difficult to obtain. As LT-PLT I have little incentive to struggle and only end up with PLT status.
I am considering moving to BAEC or QR, but I am open to others.
Any ideas or comments would be very useful.
Answers to Questions
(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
Reply: My main aims are upgrades on travel, free lounge access, and retaining OW Emerald Status.
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The grass in not always
greener on the other side.
USA based airline ffp's tend to be more generous (status benefits/earn/burn/upgrades/award cost/award cash surcharges/expiry/affiliated credit card ff mile earning/promotions) compared to non USA based airline ffp’s (even after the recently announced changes to some USA ffp’s). But if you are not flying the airline of your ffp the useful benefits are somewhat limited.
Non USA airlines and non USA ffp's do not give out upgrades like USA airlines/ffp's, either by status (freebie) or with miles/co pay. Always expect to fly in the cabin you buy with non USA airlines/ffp's. AA/BA/IB have a limited cross airline upgrade policy, but is subject to restrictions. Is useless for most people on discount economy/coach tickets.
I do not see how QR status would help in your quest AA domestic, TAPL & TAPC upgrades.
The grass in not always
greener on the other side