Originally Posted by
Michael
I can see the logic in this. If you know you're going to be flying *A, and are aiming for *G in a hard-to-qualify program (e.g. LH), but want to enjoy *G benefits while you're doing the BIS miles to qualify, then it makes sense to grab an "easy" *G first. You then use the *G card for benefits like lounge access, while you accrue miles to LH (or whatever).
Exactly. Lounge access, fast-track security and premium check-in are the three main benefits I was thinking about. LH has a lot better rewards than SAS in the long term, and that's why I want to earn their Gold and that will of course be my primary FFP in the future.
Thanks for the feedback to all of you. Sorry about the double-posting! I'm new to this, but I'll delete it right away.