Originally Posted by Traveloguy
Take for example an M (average discount economy fare) class fare on QF between SYD and LHR. Credited to AA, you would require roughly 5 returns on AA to get AA Plat, whereas 6 returns on QF to do the same. Go for an H, K or W fare and the difference is even more pronounced as it would take 2.5 return legs to keep AA Plat, yet still 6 trips on QF. Go for a full Y fare and AA needs less than two trips, whereas QF still requires 3 trips. J and F are a different ball game with QF status being easy to get.
Nicely covered. Also, if you fly to Eggland via the USA ( and so can do it on AA flight #s) you can renew Gold on 1 discount Y and Platinum on 2 discount Y
Also, just over 1.5 trips in BAs World Traveller Plus will renew Platinum since it has the same qpoint earning as full Y. (10500 miles => 15750 qpoints, so 3 of these gives 47250 of the 50,000 needed )
Dave