Looking for some advice on which FFP to join. Don't fly super frequently anymore, but when I do it's long haul. I also use SPG Amex to collect points that I can transfer to any program, but haven't figured out which program is best for me to join. Main goal is award redemption and / or upgrades. Status is not a goal at this point. Also curious, with the changes to the Flying Blue program, is there really any difference between Skymiles and FB after April, 2018? Is there perhaps some other ST program I should look at?
1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
award access, upgrades

2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
less than 25000 miles, 50000+ miles and 20-25 flights, etc.
>>> Reply: Less than 25,000

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
first, business, premium economy, economy
>>> Reply: usually economy, whatever is most reasonably priced

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

5. Which routes do you fly most often?
transatlantic, domestic USA, intra-Asia, etc.
>>> Reply: Transatlantic

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

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
>>> Reply: No status with anyone. Became Skymiles member when Delta took over NWA but haven't banked miles with them in 10 years.

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