Originally Posted by
Zoui21
Tell you the truth, I'm probably looking for the potential to get upgraded the most, but I wouldn't mind a nice lounge if I can get in. I'll probably be flying 40,000-50,000 miles/ year, sometimes less sometimes more. I don't mind most carriers, but I would prefer one with a pretty new fleet, and pretty good service and seats.
1. Lounge access will be tough for you if the lounge has a self-service bar. Some lounges require you to be 21 years old as well.
2. Upgrades will be tough if you fly a mix of carriers since you will barely make it to 1P on UA for example. Getting upgrades on int'l flights are very hard unless you have an upgrade instrument or do miles+copay.
3. If you prefer a pretty new fleet, and pretty good service/seats then don't look at US carriers to be honest...
Personally, if I were you I would save my miles till I turn 18 or so and go to places with my friends. I don't see the point of sitting in business/first class at that age since you aren't able to experience the full business/first experience. I doubt you require a more spacious seat at that age as well which is one of the reasons people want to sit up front. The only beneficial thing about this is being able to sit in a premium cabin and bragging to my friends. I'm 21 years old so not much older than you...
My first premium cabin experience was when I was around ten years old going to/from GMP and JFK. I didn't care about anything at that age since I was young and naive. The only time I sat in a "premium" cabin after that was in UA F from SEA-ORD from an op-up and that was nothing amazing to write home about since I was unable to enjoy the beverages that are served since I was 19.. The food is rather underwhelming as well so McD's is something I had to resort to upon arrival..
Just my two cents.. Save your miles for the future and enjoy your time when you become legal to enjoy certain things..