Well, i will be going 3 - 7 times per year, and i've always gone air france or tahiti nui coach because it's non stop and cheap. But i always get the sense i'm not maximizing. My 1k ua friend tells me af is a bad program for upgrades and rewards, and i should switch to ua as they are the most generous with perks. I think i believe that but i have to
take 3 flights and take 15 hours 1 way if i do that from my home in santa barbara with ua. Af is 1 flight and only 10 hours. I've mainly gone to south america and europe but i
will go anywhere i can that makes sense and is fun. I want to use miles for upgrades and free flights. Bottom line: I think i'm torn between convenience and maybe a not so good program. Willing to use any credit card that makes most sense. Any comments on flying blue?