Probably right - but it just seems too difficult & un-rewarding to stick it out with someone else's when you're based in London - as they'll only fly direct back to their home country, & BMI's routes are a bit limited.

I'll probably go for a status run though with AA once my fiancee's travel ban on me is lifted after the wedding, makes the most sense.

Of course, there is the GF factor - I could well envisage a lucrative future with them, were I to max out my credit card right now, bloody tempting!