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.