Hi,

After having been a United Mileage Plus member since the early 80s, this is a difficult decision for me to make, so I'm hoping that the wiser and more experienced FTers can lend a hand.

And it's the last day of the year, so fitting time, right?

I have relocated from the US to the EU. The two airlines I fly the most with now are SAS and Lufthansa. Rumors have it that they may merge in the near future. I am a United Premier Executive now, but won't make the status in 2011. I'll have lowly Premier. I do have about 150,000 miles to use up.

Since I now live in Europe, should I switch to Lufthansa's Miles & More or the SAS Eurobonus programs, or should I stay with United? I don't come to the US as much as I used to, so the benefits from United are actually not relevant to me anymore. The only thing I care about now is the fastest way for me to gain Star Alliance Gold status again.

I usually fly long-hauls with Lufthansa and shorter EU-only trips with SAS, although there are always exceptions to the rule.

I presume there are some FlyerTalk forum members who have made similar changes from one Star Alliance partner to another, so hopefully you have some insight for me.

My next flight is on January 5 and it is with Lufthansa - back to the EU. Help me decide!

Thanks, and Happy New Year!