Hi everybody, I am a skyteam elite member based in Belgium, the best connections and flights are with Star Alliance and would really like to stick with them, but problem is that I fly cheap economy meaning becoming gold is impossible!

I know hear that with Agean 20,000 miles get me S gold, meaning even flying LX/LH/SN cheap economy can still get me the benefits of S gold.

Is it really as good as it sounds?! or are there certain things I'm not aware of?
Are there are any members whose program are as good or even better?