Hello,

I could use some input on figuring out which program will best suit me for next year. I've made my rounds between the big 3 (though it's been like early 2000s for DL). I'm currently with AA (came from LUS), but my biggest gripe has been the schedule. It's getting harder to get itineraries to/from the west coast that don't include a double connection.

1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
Economy Plus type seating, upgrades into F, priority security/boarding. I hate middle seats

(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
This varies. Work travel has slowed down the last couple years, but is expected to pick up this coming year with international. Typical year is 25-50k. I've made 1K/Chairman's a few times in the past.
Work requires economy, unless there's cheaper premium ticket or I'm willing to pay the difference. I try to buy up into C/F as much as possible.

(3) What types of fares do you usually buy ?
Refundable economy by default for work, with buy ups to flexible C/F depending on price.

(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Airline most flown? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
I can choose my airline for work. Y is required unless a premium fare is cheaper. Mostly work travel, though I do some personal travel. Stepson recently moved to SLC, so there are flights there.

(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often
Been flying AA exclusively, unless there have been IRROPS. Routes: SMF, MHT, ELP, DFW, SLC, ICN, LHR, PHX, TUS, FRA/MUC

(6) What is your home airport?
BWI. Would only do IAD/DCA in an emergency

(7) Do you have FFP status of any kind in an airline? What is it? Do you have any miles banked in a FFP?
AA Gold

I don't really have any loyalty at this point. If I requalify for 25k, then I may status match out. Club membership expires in January, so I don't have that hanging over my head either.