If you're really lost and concerned about value for Starpoints (instead of subtleties of services - the 'Oh, I can't fly Qantas. Their wines in J are just horrible! stuff), you should investigate a paid award ticket finder. Your task leaves one concerned with:

- carriers and routings from your preferred airport(s) to preferred destination

- award availability on those carriers

- details of the multiple FF programs where one can redeem for those operating carriers

- details of award holds & transferring Starpoints to the FF program

This is not beginner-level stuff. That's not a slam on your level of understanding today - it's intended as a frank assessment of the knowledge needed for the work to be done.

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