This is where it gets interesting. So with BA it's all about the TPs as far as status goes (& eligible flights). Miles flown don't matter, only when it comes to redemptions. Are you saying that with AA, status is based on TPs OR actual miles flown or do TPs still play a role in determining Ruby, Sapphire, etc?
I usually end up with companies getting the discounted economy fares so I earn anything from 40 to 70 TPs to NYC return. In a year I fly to the US about 2-3 times, Australia once (twice this year) maybe middle east once and a handful of EU trips. It's quite possible I could fly 50,000 physical miles in a year but only attract just over 300 TPs - so enough for Bronze (Ruby). If those same 50,000 miles (on BA metal) got me Sapphire on AA's program then it's a bit of no-brainer. That's what I am trying to work out.
I use the ex-EU fares at times but more for a cheaper Y fare if I am paying, than for a PE fare. That may be about to change with a few flights.
Then there is Qantas' program that I need to look into as well.
Last edited by PAL62V; Feb 4, 2018 at 9:32 pm