We live in Tel Aviv and until now we have not flown much on OW planes. As it turns out we will be flying to MAD for a weekend in May - cheapest fare possible and on IB business to JFK in July. We are members of LY Matmid (mainly credit card points), LH M&M and United Mileage Plus and KLM flying blue. What do you think is the best bet for future bonus tickets.


1) What is most important to you in a FFP?

Point redemption for bonus flights. I would love to upgrade but I don't want to pay full Y fare to be eligible.

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

It's hard to say that there is a "usual" as we fly to attend professional conferences and mix in vacations. I would say 3-4 flights a year. Last year we did TLV-LAX (KLM C) and TLV-JFK (Bonus LY + points for economy plus). This year we have scheduled TLV-MAD, TLV-JFK and TLV-MEL.

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

Since my wife has a research fund that covers C I will splurge if we can find a good business price on any carrier. Otherwise I'll go LY "cattle class" and use points for economy plus or pay to upgrade to C

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

All open. As I said we mix business with pleasure or pleasure.

(5) Which routes do you fly most often?

TLV-USA, Europe, Far East, Australia

(6) What is your home airport?

Tel Aviv

(7) Do you have FFP status of any kind in OW or other airline? What is it? Do you have any miles banked in a FFP?

No status. We are members of LY Matmid (mainly credit card points), LH M&M (credit card bonus) and United Mileage Plus (left overs from Continental) and KLM flying blue.

(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?

LY for the direct long haul flights and Turkish for the price.