Best frequent flyer program for someone based in HK?
Hi all,
I'm a long time lurker but still overwhelmed by all the threads and posts. I hope this post is in the correct thread. I've gone through a lot of old threads but haven't encountered the answer to my question.
I recently moved to Hong Kong, so traditional US-based FFPs are no longer viable for me (I'm also not American). There is surprisingly little information on mileage and credit card programs for those outside the US. I'm looking for a good mileage credit card to work with my existing FFPs (SkyTeam: Air France/Delta, OneWorld: All Nippon -ANA, British).
Filled out the form below as it may give clearer info.
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: Upgrades, good award redemption rates, better award access, lounge
2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
>>> Reply: 5-10 flights a year, ~20k-40k miles
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: I pick the cheapest but try to stick with the FFPs I have. Mainly pleasure.
5. Which routes do you fly most often?
transatlantic, domestic USA, intra-Asia, etc.
>>> Reply: Intra-Asia, Europe-Asia, transpacific (based in Asia, travel to the US and Europe one a year at least, usually)
6. What is your home airport?
>>> Reply:HKG
7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
>>> Reply: Ivory on Air France but 1 million miler on SkyTeam + 180k miles banked. ANA: Bronze, 30k miles banked. American: basic member, 10k banked from a long time ago
8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply:Anything that helps me move up in status/upgrade