DONE5 ex CMB

Both Mrs WF and I can qualify OW Emerald in either AA or QF
sometime during the trip. AA on Qpoints QF with Status points

For Mrs WF this is a non-issue - everything to AA.
For me more of a problem - especially if she qualifies AA EXP.
Our travel plans in 2006 would probably only use 4-6 VIPs max.
And I think she would share :-) Though perhaps trading for 2007
might be useful. And VIPs might be an incentive for the kids
still in the USA to visit us (DFW-NRT-(HKG)-PER). ^

Pro-AA - VIPs - Lower redemption costs - preferred seats on AA

Pro-QF - I am in OZ - Access to preferred upgrades / seats on QF
even as a QPPS the QF seat preferences have been reasonable.
QF has less financial troubles and have completed the
enhancements to their program (you would hope)

What is AA EXP lounge access in Oz? or HKG?
I think I understand PLAT access. If I fly QF/CZ/BA
in Oz, I and one quest are permitted. Does AA EXP
simply have access if I fly?

Which program should I put the Qpoints/status points into to
qualify OW emerald? AA PLT and QF PLT (both) is possible but
very tight..... Also AA EXP and QF Silver is possible
But is either combination more deisrable than all into one program?

Further thoughts either way?

WF