Hi all,

I fly YVR-GOA (or thereabouts as you will see) a few times a year. Have always been Aeroplan as I used to fly AC domestically. Hate them so much now that I reeemed all my points and swore never again.

My options now to Genoa are LH YVR-MUC new direct service, which is very appealing, then EN MUC-GOA. Nice and easy. Or BA YVR-LHR-LIN and then train from Milan to Genoa (actually to Chiavari, direct train, which is very nice). Not as convenient but can upgrade with my EC miles. Used to be a pain as I had an airport change in LON but no longer. Have flown AC YVR-YYZ-FCO-GOA in the past but won't do anything through FCO ever again if I have any other viable options but if you all say do it, I will bow to your wisdom. Have done DL on different routes as well but lots of stops. I have no problem flying out of SEA either.

So do I use BA and add to my EC miles or, and this was my real question, if I stay with LH, which I like, do I suck it up and stay with Aeroplan or start fresh with MM? Which is the better plan? Goal is to use the points for future upgrades on this route. So:

(1) What is your home airport? YVR, could be SEA if necessary
(2) What types of fares do you usually buy ? Economy but would definitely do Premium Economy, Business if good deal (working on my FD skills)
(3) How many miles do you usually fly each year? 25-50k
(4) Do you have any kind of status at present? What is it? None on these carriers, AS MVP
(5) What is most important to you in a FFP? Upgrades, whether status or miles
(6) Which routes do you fly most often AS to HNL/Domestic and the above
(7) Preferred Airlines - open to suggestions here
(8) Do you travel for work or pleasure? Pleasure, can choose airline and class. Can afford to pay for C.

Thanks for the help.