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Old Jan 4, 2019 | 3:17 pm
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Originally Posted by Notyourbag
I'm keen to hear from other Aussie's who are Star Gold and what loyalty program they are with.

I usually fly 2-3 times a year to the US or UK and 1-2 times to Singapore/China in Premium Economy.

I completed a Status Match with United and reached Star Gold through to Jan 2020. I usually travel NZ or SQ for international travel and UA for domestic USA travel. The problem with Mileage Plus is no lounge access for domestic lounges.

I am considering putting my miles to OZ - you need 40,000 instead of 50,000 miles and it lasts for 2 years instead of 1 year. Is there a catch? It sounds too good to be true!
What is your criteria for best?
What are your objectives with a ffp?
What do you use the ff miles for? [They tend to devalue and you do not get ff mile interest if not used]
What Star UA gold benefits do you use?

What's wrong with UA ffp?
Going with another Star Alliance ffp may have less benefits/higher cost awards/what ever, compared to just the lack of access to USA domestic lounges on US domestic only itineraries.

The grass in not always greener on the other side

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