FlyerTalk Forums - View Single Post - Need advice on which *A FF scheme to join?

Jun 17, 2020, 11:38 am

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runningpoints

Join Date: Jul 2018

Programs: United Premier 1K, Air India Maharaja Club, Lufthansa FT, Jet Airways Platinum, Hilton Gold

Posts: 32

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Originally Posted by ISTFlyer

First UA MileagePlus has the lowest taxes for award redemptions among all *A frequent flyer programs. Most other programs including LH M&M, A3 M&B, TK M&S would charge you more in terms of taxes for redemptions. I am not sure about the redemptions but unless you are flying LH/LX P fare class ( discounted Business ), TAP Portugal gives 200% status & redeemable miles for all *A airlines.

Also for low redemption taxes, you could consider AC Aeroplan, and Aeroplan would still give miles on discounted Business LH/OS/LX tickets.

Thank you for the quick response and help!
I'm aware about MileagePlus - But can't use it anymore for several reasons. Hence looking for an alternative.
You mention TK also has high surcharges. Is there any other program you're aware of that don't have high taxes/fuel surcharges?
I've been told OZ has a good program as well. Great award chart, but surcharges exist.

Issue with AC is spending requirement, as I don't fly AC.

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