Originally Posted by
sllevin
I hate to open another thread, but perhaps I should -- I've pondered joinging the CX program or BA, mainly because I hate not being able to use the SFO-LHR nonstops on BA.
I fly pretty much KUP domestically in the states, and a lot of I/D fares with a few others mixed in. Last year in AA I had a point/mile ratio of 1.4.
I've got about 36,000 points amassed this year but have an AONE3 coming up as well as some other flights, so I could still generate some points in other programs...but is it worth it? Both BA and CX seem less "friendly" in benefits, but as much as I've tried to dig and search, I'm still not sure.
Steve
I am not on BAEC, but I am on AA and CX (MPC). There are pros and cons on CX:
* You cannot get elite bonus miles on CX and it takes more miles to move up the tier.
*If you fly HKG and China/South East Asia a lot, that may worth it as it increases your chance of op-up and allows you to do mileage upgrade.
* If you fly a on a lower class fare, you can still get CX miles, but not AA miles.
IMHO, If I am not traveling to Asia often, I would try to get to get/keep AA EXP status first, then bank all flights not qualifying for AA miles to CX so that I can get miles elsewhere.