Good analysis 3544quebec!

HOWEVER, I think that all program rules will change again next year. That may mean that Oneworld RTW are not so sweet or that STAR Alliance may offer multi carrier rewards.

If SQ joins Oneworld or STAR, that also may change your thinking on where the service will be on the routes you fly.

The sooner we find out what each program's 2000-2001 benefits are early in the year, the sooner we can make our choices. The problem is that we usually lose a month or two of flying waiting for our renewal packages to come out.