Originally Posted by
Kiwi Flyer
For a program in secondary alliance it sounds like it may be a struggle to maintain status, other than the bottom tier. So, I'd concentrate on earn/burn. What do you want to use miles for - awards or upgrades?
I'd be inclined to stick with AAdvantage (you'll have lounge access anyway for international business/first).
Wow, lots of good information here so quickly! Thanks.
Chances of flying on AA are slim so, if I read the AA sticky right, the challenges are out. On long haul I'm almost always in business anyway so lounge access is not crucial. My main interest is earning/cashing miles for awards (flights). FB is my main FF program now so OW will be second choice, but I do get quite a few long trips each year - fall/winter in particular. Australia is an uncommon destination so QF is probably not a good bet. Many destinations are accessible via LHR, but since I'm already well into FB, probably it's better to stick with AMS/CDG. I'll check out Asiamiles but are there any particular drawbacks to BA?