Originally Posted by
TxDucky
Given the loss of LP/Miles for BE, unless you have no need/desire to earn them, the few dollars saved might be pennywise and pound foolish if you will travel on a regular basis TALT.
That is true however the OP has status through JL, so ultimately it would depend on how JL credits AA tickets in Basic Economy (no idea if any credit is given or not in JLMB).