Hi everyone- looking for some help choosing a FFP our of NYC. Really only interested in upgrades since I travel frequently for work and have points accrued on credit cards that I can use for reward redemptions. What do you think the best airline would be for occasional upgrades out of NY airports? I’m pretty equidistant from all 3 so don’t have a preference for one over another. I’d prefer to not exclusively fly Delta for example if I will never have a chance at being upgraded at the mid tier level. Thanks!

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: Really just looking for 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: 50k+ miles and 30+ segments

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
first, business, premium economy, economy
>>> Reply: Economy with premium economy on transcon or international flights

4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
>>> Reply: Any airline available, mostly for work with some for pleasure

5. Which routes do you fly most often?
transatlantic, domestic USA, intra-Asia, etc.
>>> Reply: Domestic USA and 1-2x per year to Europe

6. What is your home airport?
>>> Reply: NYC

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
>>> Reply: Used to have Delta then United. Never got upgraded often on either.

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply: Really only looking at Delta, United, American, or Alaska (due to frequent east to west coast travel)