he means arrange a seperate flight

AA is alot easier to get EXP than i think most other ONE partner airlines, for what you do on BA youd prob still be blue

well it seems you have answered your own Q 's
the ONE is not for you, it is only worth it if you want to go to these places.
as i said i cannot fly anywhere ex uk for $250 p/seg in J on the days i would like to travel so i see it like that and i don't have to worry about searching for the cheapest flights on carriers i don't wish to fly..


usuing your car example above i assume that you would buy the cheaper car, same as if you could fly j for say $400 trans atl or fly Y for $200 you would choose Y - then thats why ONE is not for you

if i earn 200K + miles i would be earning a free Oneworld award ticket

when you start earning op up's/stickers on trans atl - then i think you may be correct but until i see that i will fly up front and pay (not much) to be there