Maybe I missed it but I was trying to find a thread to get some info. Sorry if I did just point me in the right direction and we can delete this one.

I flat out don't understand the program and how the FF programs work together. I travel only in the US, usually using US Air. So does this all mean that if I happen to fly CO that I can get the miles or segments credited to US Air?

I have only been traveling for a few months and am killing myself trying to get to preferred status. I have 20 segments in the past 2 months.

I've read everything on the Star Alliance site but I'm not getting how this all works together.

Sorry for sounding stupid, can some of you experts help clear it all up.
thanks