Hello *A colleagues. I am a BA person who has managed to keep *A silver through using mostly US domestic flights. With the new merger with AA, I am keen to switch to another *A programme. I do have a slumbering UA membership which I could reactivate. I have status through 2013, but will need to start working on 2014. Any advice you can give would be most appreciated.

(1) What is your home airport? LHR
(2) What types of fares do you usually buy ? Coach
(3) How many miles do you usually fly each year? 20k
(4) Do you have any kind of status at present? What is it? Silver on US
(5) What is most important to you in a FFP? (Frequent upgrades on travel, free lounge access) Hmm - ego!
(6) Which routes do you fly most often: BOS-RDU or GSO
(7) Preferred Airlines US
(8) Do you travel for work or pleasure? both