I plan to make several trips in next 12 months on business class with NZ ans SQ.

I have been viewing the FF programs for each of these carriers and also United, these and others being members of the Star Alliance group.

SQ appears to require 50000 miles to become Gold member. It seems NZ is not so difficult. With 200 points on its program, I think something around 40000 miles may yield Gold equivalent status. With two trips on the following itinerary in business class would bring about 188 points, I believe:

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I am keeping the above within 15000 miles.

Perhaps others with more experince could share thoughts on my plans and recommend the better program.

Cheers.

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