I was considering a change from QR to CX but Cathay just seems too stingy with status match and earning it, though I like what I read about AsiaMiles program

likely moving to Milan in 2018 and I visit HK several times a year

EK is a great airline but I am tired of Dubai and EK has lost some of its shine for me

(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
top status > Emerald
(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
mixed J or Y, 60 to 70,000 miles
(3) What types of fares do you usually buy?
flex Y or Business Saver
(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Yes, for both
(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often?
EK or QR, fly to HK and USA several times, then Africa and Europe as well
(6) What is your home airport?
DXB now but thinking about a move to Milan (Malpensa)
(7) Do you have FFP status of any kind in OW or other airline? What is it? Do you have any miles banked in a FFP?
QR Plat and EK Gold, have minimal miles as I strongly believe in earning and burning with these regular devaluations and rule changes
(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?
I like QR but this UAE and KSA blockade is a deal breaker if I am in Dubai, so been mostly EK