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Old Dec 1, 2016 | 4:40 pm
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rens
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: MIA
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Originally Posted by Calchas
It depends what you want to do. Maintaining status in three mileage programmes within the same alliance seems to me inefficient for most travellers. I think most people would consolidate their mileage and status earning into one programme. But that is a wider question than one particular RTW trip.
Strongly second the idea that it is best to consolidate into one program, especially since you are have little to build on this year and will be starting over, like everyone else, in January. The key is really how you will use the status after you get it, which really means what your future airlines and travel patterns are. This is especially critical because it is not clear if your flites and routings will get you to top tier in any programme and you may need additional routine travel to round out the requirements. This suggests a programme in which you can get a challenge may be attractive.
Finally, it may make sense to select your programme before starting your trips, as this will give you a chance to optimize the routings/airlines/codeshare etc for the programme you select.
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