Originally Posted by
YuropFlyer
mjgodden, I would switch to flying with SQ for your trips to Europe/US, but putting miles into A3. With *G, you're almost always guaranteed an exit row seat, at least I've scored 9/10.
And Exit Row in Y is definitely at least as good as Premium Economy space-wise.
I assume you don't buy the cheapest fares, so you should be able to get 100% when flying SQ on S, Y, B, E, M, H, W, U, L, K when crediting to A3.
This will grant you lounge access everywhere, a good (very good) chance for exit row seats on SQ as much I know, quite good redemption rates with A3, and still the opportunity to switch to TG or any other *A should SQ try some weird changes once more..
Thanks for the reply. I joined A3 a while back so have the 1000 miles sitting there. Will take a closer look at their program.
Originally Posted by
PVDtoDEL
Also consider OZ, since the operating carrier always gives advantage to their own frequent fliers. Since OZ's *G is very attainable and easy to maintain, and you have the option to fly SYD-ICN-LHR, it might be a good option for you.
It's great how easy it would be to attain and keep status with them. Heck, it probably be pretty easy to get to Diamond Plus (100,000 miles over 24 months) with them. However, having had a look at their program, I'm not so keen. Their redemption rates seem pretty high and their mileage bonus for elites pretty low. Those two together would make any redemptions much tougher for me.
On a side note, have just taken the Virgin Australia Velocity status match - will be eyeing up their program pretty closely too as they partner with NZ, SQ, VS, EY - all of which useful for my travel patterns.
Mark