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Old Jan 9, 2015 | 10:07 am
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thechopper
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: NYC
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 16
Moving from the UK to the US - current BA Silver

Hello FT community - my answers below. I'm currently BA Silver and matched by Delta, United (and considering to match AA). Most of my miles are travelling to Europe and back (mostly PMO, MIL and LON). Wanted to ask you guys what you recommend as I am based in the US now (this year I am struggling to keep BA Silver because I am missing 1/4 eligible flights). Thanks in advance for your help!

1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
(e.g., upgrades, priority services, baggage allowance, good award redemption rates, better award access, lounge access)
Reply: upgrades, priority services, lounge

2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
(e.g., <25000, 25000-50000, >50000 miles and <25, 25-50, >50 flights?)
Reply: 25000-50000

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
(e.g., first, business, premium economy, economy)
Reply: economy

4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Reply: yes, pleasure US to LON/Italy / work US domestic to a lesser extent

5. Which routes do you fly most often
(e.g., U.S. domestic, transatlantic, intra-Asia)
Reply: transatlantic (MIL, PMO, LON)

6. What is your home airport?
(e.g., SFO, LHR, HKG)
Reply: NYC

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in a FFP, if any?
(e.g., AA Executive Platinum, UA 1K, LAN Comodoro)
Reply:
BA Silver (110k Avios)
Delta Gold Medallion (just matched)
United Premier Gold (just matched)

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
Reply: British Airways
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