Originally Posted by
cjb666
I know there are other threads on this but circumstances change and are unique to situation. I am BA Gold for Life and Gold Guest List (but about to lose that) and based in US. So...
I am commuting weekly to Boston from PHL on American
I have 2 transatlantics coming up over next 3 weeks that I can credit to BA or AA
I will be doing 6+ longhauls (biz) a year
Do I switch to AA. I have noticed that AA status helps more when there is a disruption but obviously don't need to earn status for lounge bags etc. I could apply for AA Credit Card and have the BA Credit Card.
I have asked the experts on BA forum too.
Tx
1. Do you think you’ll reach Gold Guest List for life? If so, keep on crediting to BA.
2. Since you are Gold for Life, you’ll get access to Flagship Lounge via BA status; but no FFL access with non flagship domestic routes with AA status. FFL coming soon to PHL.
3.BA status is easy to maintain from the east coast; plus an yearly European trip to look forward to.
4. Unless you’ll get CK status or value chances of domestic upgrades; go with BA.
5. Do you see yourself using AA points or BA/QR Avios more?