Due to forthcoming capping of AFKL Flying Blue surplus XP coming over the next few years, in 2024 I can push to accelerate getting FB Platinum for Life two years early. Then will have SkyTeam Elite Plus without re qualification considerations and can consider others (non SkyTeam) if prices/schedules suit better but still fly SkyTeam when suits and get the perks. I can equally ask this of Star Alliance.
Do not expect to attain top tier in another FFP, so aim for mid-tier. Logically it'd be BAEC Silver, but BA abandoned eastbound long haul to QR, and 2x ~7hr flights to SE Asia is less preferable for sleeping than a 12-13hr flight overflying the Middle East.
In terms of redeemable FB Miles, what I have accumulated I have used for family (not my) flights, so I wanted to earn on my flights.
1) What is most important to you in a FFP?
Dedicated phone support, free seat selection at time of booking, priority queues/boarding/baggage, lounge. Cross earning at a hotel brand is nice (eg AFKL & Accor)
(2) How many miles do you usually fly each year & in what class? How many flights/sectors?
3 or 4 long haul holidays each year on average. Occasional intra-Europe long weekend trip.
(3) What types of fares do you usually buy?
Cheapest business fare I can find. Economy fares if status benefits can get me perks.
(4) Can you choose your airlines and/or class of service? Do you travel for work and/or pleasure?
Fully my choice as all leisure. Business class if I can afford it. Only fly economy class if status benefits can get me perks.
(5) Which routes and airlines do you fly most often?
Mostly to South East Asia, occasionally to Japan/South Korea. Often position into mainland Europe to start a long haul due to high UK fares and taxes.
(6) What is your home airport?
Ideally LGW (nearest to home but practically useless) so it is LHR.
(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?
BA Blue (only done an economy class pre-covid to/from BKK, worst flight experience ever on old B772!). AFKL Platinum (which is SkyTeam Elite Plus), will make Platinum for Life on January 2025, ~300k FB Miles and climbing.
(8) Preferred Airlines? Most common Airlines flown on?
Any SkyTeam (flown mostly AFKL, but also some on KE, MU/FM, MF, CI, VN, GA, SV)