I know I am not a FF flier, I doubt I will ever get any status, all I am looking for is the best way to slowly accumulate miles, with the thought of eventually getting some use from them. I do like the QF A380,but, am just a budget traveller.

(1) home airport - LAX

(2) miles flown each year & in what class? - <25k economy

(3) types of fares bought - cheapest economy.

(4) choice of airlines/cabins. work and/or pleasure? - usually pleasure - my choice, infrequently for work

(5) routes flown most often - LAX- SYD, annually at most, one domestic US flight per year

(6) current FFP status - QF - lowest, AA-lowest, United - lowest

(7) What is most important to you in a FFP? good award redemption rates, better award access

(8) Preferred Airlines - Qantas - but, an flexible