Originally Posted by
flipstah
(1) What is your home airport? YYC
(2) What types of fares do you usually buy ? Y or W
(3) How many miles do you usually fly each year? 30K
(4) Do you have any kind of status at present? What is it? None
(5) What is most important to you in a FFP? Good redemption rates and better seating for a discount (AMEX Plat gives me lounge access already)
(6) Which routes do you fly most often Usually YYC to Asia
(7) Preferred Airlines Delta has been good to me and same with Cathay
(8) Do you travel for work or pleasure? Pleasure and very flexible
Right now, I'm leaning alliance towards Skyteam then OneWorld. *A is at the bottom because I'm not a fan of Air Canada.
You might want to look at Alaska Airlines (AS) which partners both with CX and DL (as well as AA and others) so you could earn/burn on either airline. AS' redemption rates are very good, and even if you don't fly AS itself, it's an excellent and flexible program. You might also look at MBNA's Alaska-branded credit card, which has a 25K mile signup bonus, but which also gives you a $100 annual companion fare (Y only) on any AS-metal itinerary, including Hawaii, Alaska, Mexico, etc.
http://www.alaskaair.com/content/mil...av:mileagePlan