Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Oh well. BA F > VS J. Also, Top-Tier OneWorld Elites have F Lounge Access. Judging by Seat2A's latest Trip Report, the new T5 BA F Lounge is quite swish. Also, though WTP < VS Y+, being able to earn full EQMs systemwide on BA WTP would be a nice perk.

If one could earn EQMs on BA TATL (unlike the present AA/BA relationship), I would likely dump CO as my preferred TATL carrier, in favor of BA's WTP. BA has enough options ex-IAH to get me where I want to go in Europe. For most of Europe (other than LHR/LGW/AMS/CDG), I'd have to connect through EWR on CO regardless. Might as well enjoy the F lounge in T5 if I'm going to connect at a congested airport with chronic delay issues (EWR or LHR, take your pick)...