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Jan 11, 2007 | 4:21 am

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alex0683de

Join Date: Oct 2005

Location: CGK

Programs: LH SEN (LH*G), HH Diamond, AB Gold (1W Saph)

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Originally Posted by FTLexMUC

Thanks for all the valuable info. Why don't I choose BA then, if AA won't do on BA and I am likely to fly Iberia and BA business class?
Is it so much worse than Cathay so that Cathay is worth the extra 50$ ?

Thanks

Because BA's redemption rates aren't that great. You'll get more bang for your buck (or flight for your mile) with Cathay.

If you live in the UK and can take advantage of all the other ways to earn miles doing everyday things that are available there (points from Tesco supermarkets [sort of like Payback in Germany], BA AmEx, etc.), the balance tilts to BA because you get some many more miles with relatively little effort. Plus there are redemption offers like 2 for 1 award tickets which are only available for UK residents which make the program more attractive if you live in the UK.

Elsewhere, Cathay offers the better deal because from the same amount of flying you get more rewards.

Oh, and don't get me started on how few miles BA gives for economy flights - on any carrier. 25% of miles flown, and no status miles for economy flights. Not good.

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