Originally Posted by
maestro1981
Hello Everyone!
Does anyone know which Star Alliance airline program is the fastest to reach Gold Status from scratch?
I plan to fly 3-4 times in Economy Class this year from Australia to Europe and not sure which program to join. I think the most beneficial part of a Frequent Flyer program for me is to achieve Gold Status as soon as possible so that I can use the lounges. Otherwise, I will just be using my points to cash in for flights.
Suggestions welcome!!
Thank you in advance,
Daniel (Sydney, Australia)
Normally, the answer is BMI or TK.
I personally use TK as it gives more miles for Y-Trips and it gives 100% on all US and UA classes which helps me. Another point is that you can buy miles to keep your status.
But when you say you are going from Australia to Europe I guess the question is: which airline?
Then you could pick the programme which gives you maximum miles with your carrier.
But please be careful in picking one programme: I some it is easier to collect miles and get a status, but not to redeem the miles!