Like many stuck in Hong Kong I'm starting to travel again for both work and leisure and wondering whether CX still makes sense. Was always a struggle to earn with CX so thought it would be worth exploring crediting other options like AA to earn and build status. The short-hauls in discount tend to make it a bit hard to earn with my flight patterns but any help much appreciated!

(1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
Redemption opportunities in APAC, upgrades esp for long-haul. OWS would be nice but have lounge access via amex plat so mostly for baggage/boarding

(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
~50k

(3) What types of fares do you usually buy?
Economy incl discount, occasional Premium for longer-haul

(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Yes all routes both for work and pleasure

(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often?

HKG-SIN 2-4x/yr
HKG-NRT/HND 2-4x/yr
HKG-SYD 1-2x/yr
HKG-BKK 1-2x/yr
HKG-LHR 0-1x/yr
HKG-JFK 0-1x/yr

(6) What is your home airport?
HKG

(7) Do you have FFP status of any kind in OW or other airline? What is it? Do you have any miles banked in a FFP?
100k asiamiles

(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?
Historically fly CX, JL in OW. Occasional QF and BA