Hi all!
My first post, sorry for it being long. So I've read on the forum that if I fly with AC, LH or any other Star alliance partners, I could claim points on just 1 so I could keep accumulating, and of course it would be wise to keep using the same rewards program.
I usually fly Y class from YYZ to ZAG, with a layover through LHR, FRA or MUC, maybe 4-5 times a year.
I've had a good experience with LH and BA, and terrible one with AC, but a lot of people on the forum said that Aeroplan is the best rewards program of Star Alliance; I was wondering why...
- Is it because the points don't expire as long as you purchase every year?
- Because to get distinction, you need to accumulate 25k every year, otherwise you still won't have a status even if you have 30k points?
- I've found that it's easier to get a status with LH rather than with AC (with the route I take)
- I know what's nice with Aeroplan is that even if you don't get status, by accumulating pts, you could buy a ticket later on or upgrade etc, while with LH, the pts expire after 3 years (normally). I feel though like I must be missing something...?
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On a slightly different note, is BA's FF pts better than Star? Just so I know with who to book with from now on.
Thanks for the help
Questionnaire
1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
- Easiest/cheapest/free upgrades to business (doesn't have to be first class).
- Not having to wait in line.
2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
- Usually 4 flights a year between Canada and Europe (YOW - ZAG)
- Around 17000 miles
3. What fare class do you usually buy?
Economy.
4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
I can choose.
5. Which routes do you fly most often
- YOW to ZAG.
- If I fly with LH, there's a layover in MUC or FRA.
- If I fly with BA, there's a layover in LHR.
6. What is your home airport?
YOW / ZAG
7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in a FFP, if any?
- I don't have status
- I have 6973 miles with LH (got this from a one way flight)
- I have 4678 miles with AC (got this from a one way flight)
- I have 4894 Avios and 55 Tier with BA (got this from a one way flight)
8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
I prefer LH or BA.
Thanks for the help