Hi all,

I've been with SQ KrisFlyer for about 12 years and have been Silver for the last few years, which basically is a useless status to have. Always accrued miles on Y with them and redeemed on J. A good portion of my miles comes from credit card spending. Now as I'm growing older, I'm considering disloyalty to SQ mainly because I want to fly more in Y+ or J but SQ J fares are beyond my budget. I travel for pleasure about 3 or 4 times a year mainly to Europe and South East Asia. I've noticed that airlines (with decent premium product) like Cathay Pacific, Air France/ KLM, BA, LH or even ANA have more affordable premium fares.

What would you folks out here suggest? Should I stick to SQ or join another program? Which program in your opinion would be better to stay loyal to? Would be interested to hear the pros and cons from your experience. Been doing some research lately both here on FT and individual programs websites, but it has left me even more confused than ever. So please help me decide!

Appreciate your input, thanks heaps.

1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
Good redemption availability in J or F, upgrades, lounge access, in that order.

2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
25,000 to 38,000 a year

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
Economy and on rare occasions Business

4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
I fly for pleasure so free to choose any carrier and class.

5. Which routes do you fly most often?
Japan to Europe and South East Asia/ India.

6. What is your home airport?
KIX / ITM / OSA

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in a FFP, if any?
Silver with SQ. Have about 60K in my KrisFlyer account and a bunch of AMEX points.

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
Any good airline with great service on ground and in the air.