I will be flying return DXB-JFK for pleasure 3-4 times per year from now on. I compared rates across several months and Aeroflot seems to be the cheapest with reasonable stopover times - however, not sure if their FFP is the best choice for me as I will be flying with Aeroflot only for the DXB-JFK segments and not for my work trips. Currently, I mostly look at EK for Business/Pleasure due to its DXB hub - travel about 50k miles per year with them, but open to switching to Skyteam in the future. I am looking for a program with good mile redemptions, and mile/status expiry periods. Appreciate your advice. Thanks!

1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
>>> Reply: Mile Redemption Rates, Mile/Status Expiry

2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
>>> Reply: 50k miles

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
>>> Reply: Economy

4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
>>> Reply: Work: Yes. Work and pleasure.

5. Which routes do you fly most often?
>>> Reply: DXB-JFK, Europe Middle East India Africa

6. What is your home airport?
>>> Reply: DXB

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
>>> Reply: EK Silver

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply: Any