StatusChallenged Welcome to FT
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StatusChallenged
1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
Upgrades, Lounge access, priority boarding, baggage, in that order
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8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
Looking at Delta, United, and American. I am losing my JetBlue Amex, and need to replace it with another Amex. I am open to also getting a non-Amex card for flying (United, American, rewards card). Around 800-820 credit score, if that matters.
Ideal scenario:
-Find a status challenge that doesn't require me to have status at competing airlines
-Get a credit card that helps me get points for that airline
-Have it somewhat easy to maintain status (buyback, challenges, mileage runs)
Given the few flights you take getting your ideal scenario to work is a tough ask (optimistic).
The recent changes to ffp's mean its harder to get & keep status.
What airline to Europe?
Upgrades USA east coast to west coast are hard: a lot of others want the same.
Post 3 has links to AA vs UA vs DL.
There is a sub forum on credit cards.
I suspect you will status challenged for some time
