Originally Posted by
illucent17
I have about 45k in UA at the moment, but achieving any type of status there seems near impossible, considering EQM's have to be earned on UA metal
Welcome to FT
illucent17!
You can earn UA EQM's on any Star Partner (how many EQM's you earn will depend on the fare class you purchase on various Star Airlines.
Originally Posted by
illucent17
I am currently leaning towards CO, for their acceptance of EQM's on all *A and EK, but I'm not sure if I should just ignore my UA miles as they are at the moment?
On CO, you can only earn RDM's on EK (Redeemable miles). You will not earn CO EQM's by flying EK.
The current easiest way to get Star Gold is on Aegean Airlines. You get a sign-up bonus of 1000 EQM's. After that, you have to earn 19000 EQM's.
Check that program out. Perhaps it may be a good deal for you, since the year is coming to an end soon.
Also, if you post what you would like to do with your status, then we can give you more information.
For example, having Status on CO or UA is fine if you want to compete for US-Domestic upgrades (that are freely available to their elites, based on status, etc). If you do not travel much in the Domestic USA, then, that status may be very useful for you.