Hi All I'm new here but following this thread quite closely but still can't make up my mind.

I don't fly too much..about twice three times a year and normally I try flying with *a. I fly mainly USA or southeast Asia and sometimes Arab states.

I prefer to have a uk credit card based mileage earner and wondered for my type of usage which Ffp would people recommend for me?

I earn about 30000-40000 through credit card and flying a year with dc and near 16000 status miles. If possible I'd like to get to silver status with the new Ffp quickly.

I normally like to redeem a 'free' flight for my wife and I every two years with the miles we earn plus the credit card etc,

Any suggestions? I'm currently leaning towards US airways but not quite sure as they don't have family membership, any other Ffp that I'll suit my needs well?

Thanks in advance.