I admit it. I need help.
I'm new to the FF thing and just realized I need to start paying attention and get to elite status with someone by Dec.31.
I live in San Diego, CA and am debating between Delta, Continental and NorthWest. I already have 13K on Delta without trying (would be there already if I had thought to book one airline this year) so I'm leaning that way, but I want to pick a good program to stick with for a while.
I've got 4 trips to FL between now and Dec 31 to take and at least one to Texas. I go to San Fran/Oak often as I have an office up there, but unfortunately only Southwest, United and US Air have direct flights.
My main concerns are upgrades of course (who's best at giving and what about reciprocal upgrades with other partner airlines) and best lounges as I do a lot of biz at the airports as well.
I have one FL tix booked on Delta right now, but could cancel tonight if one of the others ends up being a better long term choice
Can anyone offer any good advice? I would really appreciate it!