Will be living in Perth for the next two years trying to decide which frequent flier program to go with, looking into Quantas or AA (or other?). Will only but in Perth for two years, then coming back to the states. I could open an AA credit card to get 50k points from that in the US. Haven't found any credit cards in Australia the I can transfer points to AA. Or open a credit card in australia and earn points for Quantas.

So trying to decide if its better to sign up for Quantas, earn from flights and also miles earned from credit cards in Australia. OR Sign up for AA, earn miles from flights, and some points from credit cards.

Any Advice from the Experts?

(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
upgrades on travel, good award redemption rates, better award access

(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
Will fly from Perth to the US twice a year

(3) What types of fares do you usually buy?
Premium Economy, possibly occasionally Business

(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Can make reccomendations but usually go with the cheapest, probably Quantas

(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often?
Seems like Quantas will be the one I will use most

(6) What is your home airport?
Perth Airport

(7) Do you have FFP status of any kind in OW or other airline? What is it? Do you have any miles banked in a FFP?
None right now

(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?
Have not flown from Perth yet, no preference