Hi,

Sorry, but I was wondering if someone could break this down for me as if I am a 5 year old. I have been letting my travel agent handle everything for years and I am starting to suspect (the more I read this board) that she is not maximizing the benefits I could be reaping. As it currently stands, I am a FlyingBlue member and a Continental OnePass (I think that's the name) member. I may have other memberships she has enrolled me in and not told me...who knows.

For FlyingBlue, it seems pretty straightforward. Can these miles be used on any other SkyTeam partners though?

Continental is complicated. Can these miles be used on other Star Alliance members? Do I have to join each individual Star Alliance members program in order to get their deals with miles? I recently flew several K miles on Star Alliance partners, where do these miles get credited?

I fly tens of thousands of miles a year, Domestic US, intra-Europe, TATL, NA-Asia and this year Europe-Africa. For all the travel I do, I do not feel I am seeing adequate rewards.

How do I make sure that all my miles are going to the right place, how do I max out status on FF programs, and as a result get my free flights, mileage multipliers and free upgrades, etc...

I know it's a long post and I am sorry, but now that my eyes are open, I want the pay off for all my time in the air. Thanks!