Originally Posted by
Prospero
True, but in practical terms it isn't possible to be both a "US resident member of the BAEC" and a "UK resident member of the BAEC".
I suppose I'm just being picky at the wording of Clause 33. Had it been worded: "all United States residents who (a) are members of BA's Executive Club, and (b) provided BA with a valid United States address at the time of booking, and (c) redeemed frequent flyer miles, etc, etc" we wouldn't be debating this
I'd say it absolutely is possible because of the wording of the clause. If the wording was "US-registered member" or "member of the US Executive Club" then perhaps.
Consider my financier.
He is a US resident, member of the BAEC
He is a UK resident, member of the BAEC
He can quite easily be a member of the BAEC registered legitimately in either country. It's just an address as far as the court is concerned. US courts have jurisdiction over and a duty to US residents, not foreigners who've registered a US address with a frequent flyer programme.