Originally Posted by
alerys
Nice, thanks! It seems like flying Qatar, BA or Finnair and crediting to their own FFP would work too, QR and BA are a bit tighter though. And QR would be route-based rather than distance based, but the math looks good.
Given these options, are there any benefits I should consider between these 4 programs, or are they all the same? I would hope that when flying their own program, the status would give more, but maybe that's not a significant factor? Also, for flying, I assume the quality in J is QR > SQ > BA = Finnair?
All the non-SQ options mean extra layovers for me, which is sad. But the PPS status just gives me so little value (I can access the SQ lounge on J flights already, and I fly other airlines for Y).
You might find that AA miles are more valuable for redemption than miles in other programs -- assuming that you can find partner award availability when you need it. AA does not collect carrier surcharges on any carrier
except BA and IB. And you can earn AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points from car rentals and hotel stays, too.