Originally Posted by
Mtwall
Thanks for the detailed response,
Mwenenzi We'll be in Auckland for a few years at least.
I've done a bit of research and was going to go United until the recent updates to their tier qualifications. Looked into ANZ and agree that their program is generally pretty poor. I've since gotten a little more creative and am considering KrisFlyer and Aegean. As I'll be buying a seat for my toddler, I like Aegean's pooling. And our long-haul flights as a family would also qualify my wife for at least silver.
In NZ many people get extra NZ airpoints from credit card spend (as is now the with many frequent flyer
(spender) programs)
VA (SQ partner) also has family pooling.
Aegean status has an
own airline flight requirement OR collect double the tier miles
https://en.aegeanair.com/milesandbon...rogram/silver/
Just need to crunch the numbers.
Silver membership opens up a range of exclusive benefits such as “Together”, as well as additional privileges before, during and after your flights. Moreover, as a Silver member, you are entitled to the Star Alliance Silver status which ensures an enhanced travel experience within the Star Alliance global network. And if you keep earning those tier miles, you are on the way to becoming a Gold member!
To reach the Silver Tier, all you need to do is fly Aegean or Olympic Air at least twice and earn 12,000 Tier Miles within 12 months or collect a total 24,000 Tier Miles, regardless of which airline you choose to fly with. Whichever you do first will get you there.
To retain your Silver Tier, you have a fixed 12-month period from the date of your upgrade or renewal of your tier to collect 8,000 Tier Miles, including 2 flights with Aegean and/or Olympic Air, or collect a total of 16,000 Tier Miles, regardless of which airline you choose to fly with
Be mindful of expiry
Miles/Points that Do and Don't Expire. Click to open the wiki.
Same ffp's have a hard expiry. including SQ Krisflyer