Prospective Newbie here. Based in Stockholm, recently reached Gold level with SK and matched that with temporary (challenge) gold with Air Berlin and Delta as well as with a number of hotel chains. Looking forward to flying ARN-PDX-ARN later this month as well as other flights (mix of business and leisure) within Europe and to the Middle East and Africa during the next 8 months. Primarily interested in making the most of opportunities for myself and my family to collect and use mileage effectively.