Originally Posted by
kanor
(5) Which routes do you fly most often
In europe, 1-2 US trips, 0-1 asia trip
(7) What is most important to you in a FFP? (upgrades on travel, priority services when flying the airline, extra baggage allowance, good award redemption rates, better award access, free - discounted lounge access, etc.)
lounge access
(8) Preferred Airlines
US airways, Air Berlin
Given the small number of long haul flights and in economy I would suggest AA or AB. And the hope of success there is probably remote. But all is not lost since even Gold with AA will let you avoid baggage charges and provide a small level of "privilege" in selecting seats and boarding.
You best bet on lounge access would be a (couple of) purchases each year of the (30 day?) AA lounge access package at $99.
Happy wandering.
Fred