Originally Posted by
UKdiver
As I understand it, you are not allowed to use your OW status on one airline for benefits when redeeming an award on another. Notwithstanding, while BA has been charging for seat allocation on J award tickets, IB has not in the past. This appears to have changed.
I don't know if it is Oneworld policy, but IB+ numbers on IB+ rewards are notoriously sticky.
I also use the "book for someone else" trick.