I really haven't traveled much at all. My wife and I will be empty nesters next year and plan to start traveling a bit. We probably only travel 3-4 times per year right now all in domestic US.


1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
upgrades, priority services, baggage allowance, good award redemption rates, better award access, lounge access, etc.
>>> Reply: ability to fly for a little as possible cost

2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
less than 25000 miles, 50000+ miles and 20-25 flights, etc.
>>> Reply: less than 25000; 2-3 flights

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
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: can choose airline and class; travel for pleasure

5. Which routes do you fly most often?
transatlantic, domestic USA, intra-Asia, etc.
>>> Reply: domestic US

6. What is your home airport?
>>> Reply: Raleigh/Durham

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
>>> Reply: No status

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply: don't have preferred; would like one with many direct flights from RDU