Originally Posted by
Lefly
I like very much the BAEC household account system, especially when you can't earn avios on other methods. And I also like RFS and the easiness of online redemptions (comparing to other programs, like TK). For my family it works very well and I am happy with that.
I however understand that with just one status holder, not GGL, in a family with kid(s), flying Y can be frustrating...
I would try and use redemptions for the kids and cheaper ex-EU for the wife and myself. That way, Mrs Tafflyer was quickly Silver, then Gold in her own right and lounge access for 4 of us was a non issue.