I switched from AA in 2016 to Alaska in 2017 and unfortunately it looks like I need to change again. Would appreciate any suggestions, even outside Oneworld.
- Dropped AA because of devaluation, bad award availability, and introduction of EQD
- New AS changes mean I can't earn tier miles flying AA which is an issue.
- I have existing reservations for high value EK and AA trips in 2018 that I need to take into account.
- BA and JAL have fuel surcharges that eliminate about 40% of the value from award redemptions.
- My 'best' plan at the moment is to split my earning between AA and AS, which sucks.
(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
Award redemption (route coverage, value, availability)
(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
50-70k miles, <25 flights.
(3) What types of fares do you usually buy?
Business/First
(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Yes, can choose any. Work.
(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often?
DUB->DXB (EK, EY)
DUB->LAS/SFO/LAX (AA, BA, EI)
DUB->LON (EI, BA)
(6) What is your home airport?
DUB
(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?
AA - No status, 45k miles
AS - MVP Gold, 66k miles
UA - Silver via Marriott, no miles.
SPG Plat - 350k pts
(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?
BA, EK, AA