Hi! Thanks in advance for any and all advice

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

The occasional free/cheap award ticket. Extra baggage allowance and upgrades would be nice too, but I don't think I'll fly enough for that, or for "status" unfortunately, will I? (I love flying).

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

At least 2, maybe 3, flights, with returns, from LIS (Portugal) to SFO per year. *Maybe* a flight within the US too - maybe.

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

Economy. Money is tight....

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

Yes, I can. Mostly to get to/from college, and then the occasional for-pleasure flight.

(5) Which routes do you fly most often

Not sure what this question means, but LIS -> SFO and back.

(6) What is your home airport?

LIS (Portugal) for a season, SFO (or other bay area airports, really) the rest of the year.

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

No.

(8) Preferred Airlines

None, really. In the past when booking flights I've just gone for the cheapest/most convenient option available...