Any disadvantages of Booking BA longhaul WTP on AA Code?

[QPProletarian]

As per the title, just wondering if there are any disadvantages booking WTP on AA code?

The real items of interest are - the effect on op-up chances (I realise this is a long shot, but BA actually do seem to op-up pax occasionally from WTP) and use of Avios upgrade voucher (not particularly important - have 2 of these, but want to save these for LHR-SIN segments when flying back to AU).

I'm probably going to overshoot QF WP by considerable margin this year, so possibly I should look to start crediting to alternate programs. QF has gutted BA earn since the Emirates deal as part of their bust up, but WTP still earns 110%. AA code also earns 110% but I also receive a 100% status bonus.

QF
- Earns quite good TP and miles - LTS?
- 100% status bonus on AA flight number over BA booking.
[FONT=verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif]- High surcharges on awards = points are pretty useless unless domestic QF/AA or QF long-haul U class released award from QFF Plat desk.[/FONT]
- Already have heaps of QF points.

BA
- Don't see any benefit of aiming for status here.
- High surcharges on awards = points are just as useless as QF (except for intra-EU)
- Program seems to have been seriously nerfed this year. Only worth getting avois for RFS ex LON. I have the Lloyds Avios card getting me these.

AA
- Considering as an alternate program, due to SWU and 500mile upgrades (Seem to be in the US relatively frequently now)
- Good burn options for Intl Awards.

Cheers

 

[wandering_fred]

I think the big difference you will see is that BA will be more likely to offer the lower Y+ classes, resulting in lower $$ cost. I have seen T class on the AA website, but it's like hen's teeth. If someone has other experience, please tell us where and how.

Of course, only to minimize the wandering

Fred

 

[QPProletarian]

It was difficult to 100% ascertain it was T class when booking with Orbitz and Priceline, so I opted for the BA code. Mixing BA/AA codes for short/longhaul works badly, as BA adds extra $30 in YQ per flight if not BA on transatlantic leg.

Europe to US high season. Fare was lower than many N class economy fares on offer.