Thanks for the additional info. My goal should be to fly coach to simply rack up the max # of miles, correct? Does it matter if I am flying several different airlines that are not in the same alliances? Or should I solely focus on one airlines mileage plan and stick to that...or is it possible to upgrade something like this? I guess I need to figure out which plan I should target joining and how best to capitalize on all mileage earning opportunities within the plan...correct? sorry for being s fragmented....


any feedback on the starwood amex vs the gold amex I have? recommendations?