Originally Posted by
CASAFlyer
.... I agree that getting status on the airline you fly most is generally the best approach.
If upgrades with ff miles/points are the prime objective the only approach.
But upgrades are hard to get with any ffp.
Especially QF. The QF upgrade lottery where are winner are disclosed just before flying.
Always a question as to if upgrades or straight out long haul premium awards are the best value. Does vary by ffp. But if someone else is buying your tickets upgrades with your ff miles/points make the trip more pleasant.