Hi all
Been a United loyalist for several years now, but after more mechanical delays and cancellations in 2015 than I've had total across every other airline I've flown - and no sign of UA updating it's fleet anytime soon - I think it's finally time for a change.
Any help / suggestions in picking an airline would be greatly appreciated!
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.
- Upgrades
- Priority Services
- Good award redemption rates
- Lounge Access
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.
70-100K miles, 75-100 segments
3. What fare class do you usually buy?
first, business, premium economy, economy
Economy
4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Able to choose airline; 90% of travel is for business.
5. Which routes do you fly most often?
transatlantic, domestic USA, intra-Asia, etc.
Domestic USA
6. What is your home airport?
PWM 85% of the time, BOS 15%
7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
UA: Platinum, 225K miles
8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
No preference.