When I think about it, I guess I would like to have an account in each of the respective alliances in order to accrue ffm. AA earned my respect by allowing me to earn 100% base miles on all flights booked on their partners. I gave my award to my mother so she could come visit.


And when I really think about it, I would like to earn priority/premier status on an alliance. I think that's whats bothering me. I'm not loyal to any one AL, but would like recognition in that I flew enough base miles this year, so far, to earn star alliance gold (50k)