Hey guys, can you help me with deciding a OW FFP going forward? I'm currently a QF gold but realised AA might be just as easy to maintain for my current flying pattern and have much better redemptions. I'm sitting on a bunch of QF points which are pretty much useless other than for AU domestic upgrades given the ridiculous carrier charges for Y/J rewards.

In any case, I can reach QF plat by the end of the year but would much prefer AA exe plat or other better OW programs, if any.

(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
Upgrades, redemption rates and lounge

(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
30,000 - 50,000nm, <10 flights a year, mostly premium, c. $8,000

(3) What types of fares do you usually buy?
Cheapest for the class

(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Yes, leisure only

(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often?
AU-Asia, AU domestic, AU-NZ, China domestic

(6) What is your home airport?
Sydney

(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?
QF gold, 300K

(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?
Flown mostly QF, CX, JL, MU, CZ but wouldn't mind others e.g. MH, NZ