Used to travel Domestic US quite frequently for work. New job, no work travel, so my priorities are shifting towards international perks as opposed to domestic. As a DL PM, wondering if grass is greener with UA Plat or 1K. Main reasons I’m considering UA are PlusPoints flexibility/ability to earn additional PP as 1K, less insane award redemption, and UA’s partners/Star Alliance, who have a stronger network for most of my international travel (JP, NZ, DE, CA).

1. What is most important to you in a frequent flyer program (FFP)?
>>> Reply: Upgrades (especially international) and award redemption

2. How many miles do you usually fly each year? How many flights/sectors?
>>> Reply: 50,000+ miles, 15+ flights, 2-4 segments each

3. What fare class do you usually buy?
>>> Reply: Economy domestic, premium economy+ international

4. Are you able to choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
>>> Reply: Yes, pleasure

5. Which routes do you fly most often?
>>> Reply: Domestic USA, East Asia, Oceania, Western Europe

6. What is your home airport?
>>> Reply: JFK/LGA/EWR

7. Do you have status in any FFP? What is it? How miles do you have banked in each FFP, if any?
>>> Reply: DL PM, 209,573 miles banked

8. What are your preferred airlines, if any?
>>> Reply: DL, UA