I'm new to FT and I'm finally in a position to afford travel for myself and 2 sons (14 and 20). We have our first of many trips planned in 50 days time - "Eastern Adventure"

I would like to know which FFP is best to join?
How to maximise my points?

(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
Reply: Upgrade, Priority Services and Lounge Access (In that order)


(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
Reply: I live in the UK (Birmingham) my trips this year will be the following:
March 2015
MAN - DXB - BKK - SIN - DXB - BHX
December 2015
BHX - DXB - CPT - JNB - DXB - BHX
2016
UK - Japan - Oz - Fiji - DXB - UK
UK - USA - UK
UK - JNB - UK

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

(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Airline most flown? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Reply:Yes I can choose Airline/Class

(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often
Reply: UK - DXB or LHR - Destination or MAN - Destination

(6) What is your home airport?
Reply: BHX/MAN/LHR

(7) Do you have FFP status of any kind in an airline? What is it? Do you have any miles banked in a FFP?
Reply: EK - Silver.

(8) Preferred Airlines
Reply: Emirates, BA, - not really that fussed. But I like comfort especially on long haul flights.

Thanking YOU!