Originally Posted by Boraxo

Yes, AS looks a lot easier to achieve than AA. That was not the case when AA credited all miles (including credit card spend) toward lifetime status, but that loophole expired. Moveover AA 1MM only gets largely worthless Gold, you'd have to fly 2MM to get the equivalent of AS MVPG.

It is difficult to see why anyone would credit to AA aanymore.

Looking at the chart I wish UA had that same 10yr rule as LH and others. I'd be lifetime 1K...