Originally Posted by
FlyGrrlMB
Thanks snod08! My first FT posting, really appreciate your reply. I'll ask in OneWorld, too. Based on your response, though, sounds like it's not a big deal to have a loyalty program that isn't the primary airlines out of the hub? If I'm United *Gold, does it makes sense to shift to M&M?
OH, you never need to stick to the program that is based out of your home town. / country.
From 2012 year onwards, if you want to keep any status on United, you have to fly four qualifying segments on united. That means, you need to literally take four flights (of any distance) on united.
if you doubt that will happen, then choose LH; Otherwise, you can still stick to UA.
I would say switch to LH, if you think most of your trans-oceanic travel will be on LH rather than on United.