Originally Posted by kenm

In Perth (where I lived for 8 years, by the way) the options may be different. It would depend on where you want to fly when using your points as well as how fast you can qualify for elite status. Show CX how often you fly and they might give you an immediate elite status.

AA is OK for collecting miles, but as I recall you need 4 domestic segments each year. I think BA is better than AA, but you don't get bonus miles as fast.