Originally Posted by SGT C

Hello, all! I am hoping to get "back in the game" in 2017 after more than a decade hiatus. Previously, I was a loyal UA flyer (still have 100k miles banked) but I have heard that UA is not a good choice for a low cost, economy flyer like myself. Since I reside on the West Coast, I would like to stick with a *A airline. Also, I hope to get my children involved in traveling soon (they just got their passports). Any suggestions would be appreciated.

(1) What is your home airport? LAX
(2) What types of fares do you usually buy ? Personal travel is cheapest economy fare; the rare business trip is full-fare economy
(3) How many miles do you usually fly each year? Goal is 50k in 2017 (five Pac Rim trips)
(4) Do you have any kind of status at present? What is it? Not anymore.
(5) What is most important to you in a FFP? Miles credit for cheap fares, good award redemption rates and upgrades.
(6) Which routes do you fly most often: LAX-NRT, LAX-SIN, LAX-LHR, LAX-ICN, LAX-HKG
(7) Preferred Airlines: Singapore Air
(8) Do you travel for work or pleasure? Mostly pleasure.