Originally Posted by
zhangdjw
Thank you! Last question -- if business class is not guaranteed (I do fly economy is the price is too high for biz), Would Iberia still be the best option? I understand in this case it might be hard to get a gold status (so no lounge access anyway), would Iberia still be the best option? (esp. in earn and maintain status?)
If you're not going to be able to achieve at least oneworld Sapphire status, then it's hard to say. The question then becomes more of: Which program's frequent-flyer "currency" is the most valuable? If your redemptions would be primarily on Economy Class flights within North America on AA or AS, then AA or AS miles might be most valuable to you.