Hi everyone,

thank you for your replies and insights

1/ If i redeem a family member's reward miles for tickets and fly them under my name, even though the ticket is of redeemed miles, do I still earn mileage toward my own account? AA program
Seems like transferring miles is a poor idea.

2/ CS is definitely one of the better airlines in terms of service in Asia although sometimes pricier

3/ No set amount of times I travel, but I'd say its easily 3x a year probably closer to 5-6x. I don't fly any particular routes repeatedly as my occupation and leisure usually take me to different places. My base hub would be HK.

4/ I don't have any elite status on any airlines although I definitely am striving for it! I figure i've got some time to earn and enjoy (i'm 23)

5/ My goals for flying would be in priority 1/ upgrades 2/ access to facilities and lounges 3/ misc perks 4/ Redeemable tickets

6/ I am open to staying in any properties, I believe i have some prior starwood affiliation. I'll have to get back to you about this. What hotel programs would be best to pursue?

Thanks again