Originally Posted by
FlyWithKaeMarie
Thank you, yes this is what I was asking just didn't know how to put it. As an Aussie, I have a credit card that accrues our national airlines points: Qantas. As they are part of the OneWorld Alliance I was unsure if I would accrue points under "OneWorld" or individually and have to get individual FF programs for each airline I fly with - as I like to fly with different ones all the time.
The next question, though, is if I fly with American and use my Qantas FF number - as they are one alliance, would I receive the full points I would if I used my American Airlines FF number or would it be reduced?
If you've got a credit card that converts points to Qantas miles and this is your "local" airline then Qantas FF scheme should be the one you use.
Don't be hung up too much on maximising each individual flight like the case you mention. It is the accumulation of miles and tier points in a single scheme that releases the greatest value. If you end up with points strewn across different OneWorld schemes you risk not accumulating enough in a single scheme to buy a flight or upgrade a seat or move up to a useful membership tier like Sapphire which gives you lounge access on OneWorld economy tickets.
You cannot move points between OneWorld programmes once they're banked - just use them to get tickets on other OneWorld airlines if you've got enough in a single programme.