Originally Posted by rosesplus
This is true but AA actually have a couple of aircraft that go to a few places that QF doesn't where award availability isn't linked to QF crumbs.
Can you provide an example of such a destination? As far as I am aware, QF members get awards on AA flights from T, U and Z class which is the same for AA members. However, AA elite members may have better availability for coach rewards on AA flights just as QF elite members have better for economy class awards on QF flights (X and T class).
Perhaps the AA EXP Desk is more willing and able to have premium award seats released for their members than QF Premium Desk will do for QF members. I have no visibility of the AA EXP Desk in this regard.