Originally Posted by acbf1234

Hi guys,

What would be the cheapest way to get OW Sapphire/Emerald lifetime? (Not yearly qualifying)

Mainly IB, but rant into some problems and their customer service seems fairly atrocious so now rethinking.
Problem is with CC spend I can only do Avios.

Is it interesting to collect miles with one and status with another?
As for status; considering whether to go to for Qantas, stick with IB or perhaps another carrier (but which one?)
Mostly intra EU Y with a bit of J. Occasional Asia J (but usually go for different alliance then).
Would be ideal to be able to collect status point by alternative spend (like IB & Elite Points)

IB, AY & CX mainly. Very rarely BA or US carriers