Originally Posted by Mwenenzi

marctjoefat Welcome to FT


Low priced economy fares will not earn many miles in any ffp and you are unlikely to get status (with a new FFP).
If cost is a major factor select flights based on schedule & price and treat any ff miles/points as a bonus.
As you already have 7000 FB miles build on those where possible. (Watch expiry)
USA based ffp's tend to be more generous and better award cost (earn/burn and less copay $). So if you have a OneWorld Alliance or Star Alliance flight join another FFP.