Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
It's hard to see a downside of simply joining FB since that would allow you to get credit for any AF/KLM, SkyTeam, and other partner flights you take.
True, but the goal is to achieve status in FB and not just credit miles. I need to get a feeling for if it is worth putting my backside into a Y seat multiple times without benefits before i start diverting from *A airlines where I do get the perks.