Glad i found this thread
We are in the processing of moving from Melbourne, Aus to LA. Currently have no FF membership, but in the next year will need 7 return flights from LA back to Aus. We will be living in the US indefinitely, but for at least one year. Will also wanting to be doing internal flights within the US for holidaysl weekends away and some work.
I guess the main thing we want out of a program is lounge access if possible