I realize there is a mega thread on the BA forum about the changes, but I thought a thread here focused on the implications for RTWers might be helpful.

I've not thought hard about it yet, but the remaining distance-based new tier point earning rates on Qatar, Finnair and JAL at least still seem decent. Might be pretty hard to get to Gold on one-RTW though, even with lots of distance and heavy Qatar/AY/JAL use.

What is the next best program to credit to if you want OWE from 1+ RTWs per year and decent redeemable miles earning? Qatar? Alaska?