Serfty, you may need to define more clearly exactly what you are trying to maximise? If purely maximising miles flown, then the seasonal ANC flights are good. Programs such as AA that are purley mileage based for status will be looking to maximise the miles flown. For maximising benefits in zone-based programs like QF/BA may be a verhy different answer. Are you trying to maximise points earned in the QF program, or perhaps status in QF? Then the answers may be a little different.