There's at least one FTer who was booked on today's cancelled return.
Originally Posted by
kyushuman
Plus, I just didn't trust getting my 2x status miles from UA over to BD when I hadn't even flown UA... and I am dirt with AA and QF, so wouldn't have gotten much in terms of miles for switching--QF's J class seat is similar to NW's, I think, which is ok but definitely not full-flat. I also didn't feel like going to TBIT in a big hurry!
You can always get original flight credit, but since crediting to an FFP not linked to the airline originally booked or switched to, it would take some effort.
QF's business class is flat on a slight angle. And LAX-SYD leaves from T4 not TBIT (so you'd have had access to the Admiral's Club). It is all the other QF flights, apart from JFK, (to BNE, MEL and AKL) that leave from TBIT.