Originally Posted by
lixiaojuventus
Sorry to bump this thread, but I would like to obtain some updated information. It seems to me that Flying Blue is still the best program to get STE, right (only 30 segments needed)? If you fly Delta, 30 segments only gives you Silver status, not to mention the spending requirement. If I can fly 30 segments in a year, is there any program easier than Flying Blue to obtain STE? Thanks!
FB is changing completely the rules for miles earning (revenue-based) and status qualification from April 1st, 2018. You will find all details in the FB forum of Flyertalk.
Upcoming changes to Flying Blue in 2018