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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 6:43 pm
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Originally Posted by sitegia
Hi everyone,

It's my first time here and still very new to all the lingo in this forum but I would appreciate any advice that you experts can share.

Here is the answers to the questions specified.

(1) What is your home airport? (mostly LGA as I live nearby but sometimes could be JFK if it's international)
(2) What types of fares do you usually buy ? (If it's work, whatever is available but usually tend to be the cheapest)
(3) How many miles do you usually fly each year? (about 10K-15K but average is 10K/year)
(4) Do you have any kind of status at present? What is it? (Basic Membership with U Mileage Plus, AA and Delta)
(5) What is most important to you in a FFP? (Free or heavily discounted airline tickets to either Asia or Europe)
(6) Which routes do you fly most often (US Domestic, East and Midwest)
(7) Preferred Airlines - no preference
(8) Do you travel for work or pleasure? (Work - yes, I can choose airlines but have to be within the 3 similar pricing quote)

Since I travel for work domestically, I thought I could accumulate all those mileage for a free airline ticket either to Asia or Europe. Parents is in Asia, so would prefer Asia over Europe but not going to be too picky. Any savings is still a saving. I am not big on any airport lounges. If anyone can advice me which airline's FF I should join, I would be most grateful.

Thank you in advance.
A3 sounds like a good bet.

Earning/Burning wise, most *A carriers are similar, but A3 also gets you *S which puts it a level above competition for you.

Cheers
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