Originally Posted by
MrPie
Recently relocated to the UK from HK due to studies. Wasn't really in the mileage/FFP thing but now I'm "free" from my parents I'm free to do as I please. Wondering what OW program to credit flights towards?
After your studies where will be home? (If you know)
CX is not that good a ffp for low priced economy fares, especially on non CX flights.
If cost is prime factor when choosing a flight, treat ff miles, if any, as a bonus that may or may not have value in the future.
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en.../airlines.html You may be able to get miles from your VS flight into 1 of the VS partner airlines ffp's (ffp tend to be reciprocal)