After I realized that your subject title was indeed a serious topic (mind you I'm still chuckling!) I would suggest you join either IB or CX. QF's points are equivalent to kilometres (i.e. you get 100,000 kilometres not miles) so you won't get as good a deal. Same with AY's program. IB's program on the other hand requires activity once a year or all miles will lapse (check out their website for details). And CX's awards are a bit steep. What's the issue with CP for US members? From CP's rules on the contest/bonus, while the contest for the 1M miles is open to Canadian residents only, the 100K bonus is available to all CPlus members. So I'd choose CP over IB or CX.

[This message has been edited by Gabriel (edited 10-13-1999).]