Looking for advice from ST folks - I am mostly a *A flier and plan to continue with them for most of my travel as the network suits my work the best. However I am looking for a secondary program to build up since I usually end up with "orphan" trips. I'd like to pick a ST program that gets me the best overall value for miles earned. I expect most of the travel will be in premium cabins so not too worried about upgrades and lounge access.

Thanks fr your input/advice/ideas - indogulf

1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
upgrades, priority services, baggage allowance, good award redemption rates, better award access, lounge access, etc.
>>> Reply: priority services

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: 350000 miles / 75 flights

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
first, business, premium economy, economy
>>> Reply: ​​​​​​​Intl - Business / Dom - depends on the distance but usually First on anything more than 3 hours

4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
>>> Reply: Yes - 90% work / 10% pleasure

5. Which routes do you fly most often?
transatlantic, domestic USA, intra-Asia, etc.
>>> Reply: ​​​​​​​US to India, US to Singapore, intra Asia, Transatlantic + 10 or so trips in the US

6. What is your home airport?
>>> Reply: IAD/DCA

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
>>> Reply: United GS, lots of miles; Emirates Gold, Delta Silver Medallion

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply: Lufthansa, United, Singapore, KLM, Delta