Greetings, o combined wisdom of these great Flyertalk boards!
For a few years I sang praises of the Executive Club program with BA, till it begun to dawn with much sadness that it is not quite where I want to bank my miles earned via travels on One World carriers. Some reasons, the airlines are responsible for, others, based on my own changing needs. Hopefully, the following survey will help you help me find a new program. My instinct is that AA is best suited for me, but I am keen to hear what you all astute minds have to say.
Thanks!
Questions
For members asking for information, to help people to assist you, can you please provide:
(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
Primarily Award Redemption in Premium cabins (Business mostly). On occasions when not flying Business, access to Priority Lines would be good too.
(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
25000-50000
(3) What types of fares do you usually buy?
Business or Premium Economy for International. Economy domestic. Most of my travel is international.
(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
I have freedom to choose. Work and pleasure both.
(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often?
US-INDIA twice a year. US-Europe once or maybe twice. Domestic US occasionally
(6) What is your home airport?
NYC (all airports)
(7) Do you have FFP status of any kind in OW or other airline? What is it? Do you have any miles banked in a FFP?
BA Exec Club (Bronze/ OW Ruby)
(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?
A few years ago, I stopped chasing elite status, and buy based on price. But most often I find myself flying BA and LH. Contemplating Finnair and Malaysia for an upcoming trip. I prefer AA for domestic.
Another variable I wanted to point out was that I use SPG, Ultimate Rewards and Membership Rewards to top accounts that I need to redeem from.
Last edited by knit-in; Feb 19, 2016 at 2:58 pm