Choosing QFF - real world benefits?

[browski]

Ahh. Now, this is interesting. I've read some hints about this throughout the forums but don't really understand how one can gain or use AA (for instance) FF points domestically. Is the idea of using US programs only really relevant if you travel predominantly o/s?

No, most (but not all) Qantas flights are eligible as status earning (and FF Point earning) flights into the AA FFP. Many Virgin Blue flights codeshare with Delta. You should check out these threads:

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....-platinum-challenge-mileage-earning-8595.html

and

http://www.australianfrequentflyer....lines-advantage/best-way-book-aa-us-8702.html

 

[serfty]

Yes, I saw that. The SC calculator at QF just couldn't deal with it though. Insisted that PER to SIN was only done by Jetstar and I'd have to check their own points calculator and then 'good luck' with the SIN to CDG leg.

Its only a simple tool - there are others about which I've not used for building scenarios yet. ...

One of the easiest ways to estimate SC's is to use "Mileage Monkey":

• MileageMonkey 0.95022

Plug your routing into the oneworld explorer box, Select "Ignore Errors" and off you go.