Hi people of flyertalk!

I'm very new to FFP's and with this abundance of information it all seems pretty overwhelming. So I'm asking for you guys' expertise. I live in the Netherlands and I usually fly about 2-4 times a year just in Europe, mostly to Geneva. In 6 weeks I'm going on a trip to Australia (still have to book my flight, flying to Melbourne) and when I'm there I'll fly domestic probably 2-3 times and to New Zealand. Next year I have a trip planned to North America, so I'll by flying much more in the coming time than I have before.

What would you guys advice me?

Thanks a lot!


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 and award tickets

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

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, usually just searched for the cheapest. I just travel for pleasure.

5. Which routes do you fly most often
(e.g., U.S. domestic, transatlantic, intra-Asia)
Reply: Europe domestic, this year to Australia, next to North America (trans-atlantic).

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

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: No

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
Reply: No preference