Originally Posted by
mikesyr18
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: 1) Good award redemption rates, Upgrades.
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: 2 flights, around 1,500 miles each way - but plan on flying out west from NY in the future.
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8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply: Jet Blue, Delta
With only a few flights a year you not get much with any ffp. And with low prices fare even less.
Extremely low chance of any (free) upgrades.
From your profile you a are a member of many ffp's. So watch expiry. DL ff miles do not (currently) expire
My opinion is select flights based on schedule & price (not ff miles) and treat any ff miles that you may get as a small bonus that may/may not be able to use in the future.
If you get ff miles from cc spend can be different.
https://www.wheretocredit.com/jetblue-airways
https://www.wheretocredit.com/aa
https://www.wheretocredit.com/dl