Hi from Auckland. I am keen to hear from some experts how (or if) I can benefit from an upcoming trip (June & July). I read through ten pages but couldn't find a parallel scenario, so my apologies if one does exist.

I am flying (1) Qantas AKL-MEL, (2) Malaysia MEL-KUL-LHR, (in UK for a month) (3) US Airways LHR-PHL and two weeks later (4) US again PHL-LAX. The final leg is on Air NZ (I have an Airpoints card for that leg).

What is most important to you in a FFP?
a) Flights and b) upgrades but beggars can't be choosers. I'll take anything I can get.

The best chance of keeping the miles alive until next time should probably be my top priority.

How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class?
Some years not at all, but most years 1 or 2 returns NZ domestic (usually Air NZ). Every few years I fly NZ to UK return and will look for a deal.

What types of fares do you usually buy ?
Economy

Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Currently only self directed travel, but I wouldn't rule out my work needing me to do trans-tasman flights in future.

Which routes do you fly most often
NZ domestic
Trans-tasman

What is your home airport?
AKL

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?
None. I had some good A* miles with United but they expired them due to lack of activity. (It would seem that donating miles stopped counting as activity!)

Preferred Airlines
Any