Originally Posted by
jasong83
..I'm living in Singapore now and flying back to US to visit home about 2-3 times per year. I currently have status on CX, but with flying cheap economy tickets and the new program there's no way I can earn status (I've actually earned 0 miles this year after 2 round trips)
I was looking at AA, but read something that you don't have access to all OW lounges. I also saw mentions of Finnair and Alaska, but don't really see what's so great about these programs..
The grass in not always
greener on the other side
If you fly low priced economy flights you will not get status (or many/any ff miles) with any ffp.
If you continue to fly CX back to USA and bank to another ffp you will not get more ff miles/status earning.
http://www.wheretocredit.com/cathay-pacific-airways
That the way it is. Look as post 1334 above.
AA is now a revenue based ffp, with different rules for earning on non AA flights.
AA status does not get you into USA AA/OW lounges on USA domestic flights.
An equivalent status with any other OW airline will get you into USA AA/OW lounges on USA domestic flights.
AS has many OW and Skysteam partners. Is not a revenue based ffp. The AS award chart is limited on carriers & routes. You need to understand the award t&c's. AS is a good ffp for many people.
The grass in not always
greener on the other side