Hey!

I will be entering a university in the UK this October and will fly a lot from now on. Which is why I'm weighing all the possible FFPs.

Some say the FFP of AA is good while others recommend BA's or CX's.

I know the basic characteristics of each. Such as no fuel surcharges for AAdvantage, zone based system of BAEC and how it's good to use avios to upgrade or redeem short-haul flights and so on.

Right now I'm thinking about joining AAdvantage or BAEC but it would be great to get some advice from skilled flyers like you guys.

Of course, if you believe that other kinds of FFPs are better, please tell me.

Thank you so much for your time and effort.


1) What is your home airport?

Reply: LHR for 3 or 4 years. Then, I'll move to the states. Probably in the eastern area like Boston but might end up in California.

(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class?

Reply: Around 40k miles. Mostly in premium economy.

(3) What types of fares do you usually buy?

Reply: Premium economy. Sometimes in economy or business.

(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or, class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?

Reply: Yes, I can. Um.... I'm a Korean student studying in the UK. Almost all of my flights are for visiting Korea during the vacations. So I suppose it's for "pleasure".

(5) Which routes do you fly most often?

Reply: Mostly between LHR and ICN (Usually in non-direct flights)

(6) Do you have FFP status of any kind of OW or other airline at present?

Reply: No

(7) What is most important to you in a FFP?

Reply: Lounge access and priority service. Availability of lifetime status

(8) Preferred Airlines

Reply : Not really