Originally Posted by
Werckmeister
Hello all, am already an Elite Plus on Turkish Airlines. As such, am exploring getting status on a Oneworld program so that I have more flying options. I'm a former CX Gold, but as we all know CX's program is nigh impossible nowadays. So any others recommendations would be appreciated!
[...]
I like CX but not their FF program. I don't like BA much. I guess that leaves Qatar and Finnair?
Exactly these two would be what I`d recommend looking into. Royal Jordanian also deserves a honorable mention.
If you like to keep flying CX but credit elsewhere, Finnair Plus clearly wins there as they have a bunch of fare classes that earn 100% or 50% whereas they will only earn 50% or 25% with QRPC.
Also, check if airberlin will let you match your TK status. Anecdotal evidence (
see the FT thread) would suggest you shouldn't have a problem getting matched from TK. You can then keep this for a year and enjoy the benefits while determining to stay with them or build status in another program.
Flying Y on QR is a markedly better experience with oneworld status. You can select seats on the upper deck of the QR A380 between BKK and DOH (much, much nicer). Also, although QR doesn't let elites traveling in Y into their premium lounges in DOH but relegates passengers to subpar-in-comparison "First" and "Business" lounges that have been created solely for this purpose, these still beat the terminal, and they have showers and food during the unavoidable DOH layovers.
Finnair is very nice overall. Oneworld status will get you free (Emerald) or discounted (Sapphire) Economy Comfort seats, too. They're now my preferred carrier between Europe and Asia. Their FFP hasn't been devalued as much as others yet.