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Old Apr 7, 2019 | 9:01 am
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DFWguy
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: DFW
Programs: AA DL WN
Posts: 29
'best' for upgrades on purchased fares?

I have burned up all my AA miles- and now free to look around -
Primary desire is access to points/miles to obtain flight upgrades on USA and Europe travel. Or, better stated- what program is ‘best’ for upgrades award tickets.
My FICO is high 700's. I am open to joining anything from Amtrak program to Zambia airline program.
I have a spouse that would also like to join- so 2 X on any promotions/specials is a plus.

Thank you all for your kind consideration

1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
>>> Reply: ability to redeem points/miles to biz/first upgrade from a purchased fare - for both Int'l (mostly Europe), and Domestic USA.

2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
>>> Reply: negligible- But, we are frequent 'buyer' - and can easily and consistently average $2 to 3 K a month in credit card spending (and paid off each month)

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
>>> Reply: discounted economy/full Y .

4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
>>> Reply: Yes. 80/20 Leisure/Work

5. Which routes do you fly most often?
>>> Reply: DFW LHR, DFW- Europe , DFW NYC, DFW MSY,

6. What is your home airport?
>>> Reply: DFW and DAL

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
>>> Reply:no longer have status- used up all miles

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply: no allegiance to any one carrier or global program.
OK with connecting from DFW/DAL to a connecting city -to reach final destination.

Last edited by DFWguy; Apr 8, 2019 at 3:13 pm Reason: Clarify upgrade using $’s and straight upgrade award tix
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