Hi all. I recently got Qatar Privilege silver status through the Accor hotel status match program. I believe that gives me OneWorld Ruby status? I will soon be taking a short-haul flight on BA (London to Madrid) and in July I'll be flying Iberia to the USA. I see that OneWorld Ruby status gets you pretty much nothing other than access to Business Class priority check-in. How do I "prove" my OneWorld ruby status in order to legitimately stand in the business class queue?
It also says I can get access to preferred or pre-reserved seating, but in accordance with the individual policy of the oneworld airline operating the flight.. How do I see if I can get this? My BA account doesn't seem to be offering me free seat choice on my upcoming flight to Madrid. Does BA know my OneWorld status? My BA and QR accounts are linked - my BA Avios are showing up onmy QR account as well.
For Iberia, how would they know my oneworld status? I've just registered on their website and haven't joined their program - I just gave my BA EC number on the booking that I made.
Thanks in advance.