Hello all,

I have been lucking on these boards for a while now, just trying to soak up all the info that is on here and learn stuff. Think this is the right place for this questions, but also not sure. I am still confused about some things, but I am learning a lot of stuff. Just some quick stuff about me. I live in Las Vegas and work at Nellis AFB and am 24 years old (which means I only have 1 airport to fly in and out of within 150-200 miles), in addition, I travel a decent amount with work. For instance I have already gotten 8 credits on SWA RR in just 5 months, 8K miles on AA and I am getting ready to go to Guam in a week on Contential. I would say I go TDY at least once a month. As most of you know, I'm sure, the major airline out of here is SWA, however their program of 1 credit per one way doesn't make sense for a longer trip to the east coast.

I am a member of many FF groups and am looking for advise on what to do. I have been a NWA member for the longest, probably 15 years. I have by far the most miles on them and have even used a few free tickets with them. I also have DL, AA and SWA rewards programs. DL and NWA are codeshares so I don't need both of them correct? I guess my question is: I know CO, DL and NWA are codeshares so that means that anything I earn on any of the flights I can put only my world perks card right? Or should I ditch the WP card and go with the DL card. Here is the miles I have on each:
- DL: 20251
- NWA: 22415
- AA: 8640
- SWA: 8 Credits

As I said my flight to Guam is on CO (out of LAX, I'm hoping on Ted from here to LA) and is in class H with a RT of 12180 miles. Which it looks like on NWA website I get that I earn Banked Miles at 100% and Elite Qualifying miles for this class at 150%, which means ~18K miles. This will give me ~20K EQM on the year. Another question I have is, is Silver status that good? I'm just need 5K more miles and plan on going to Columbus at least twice in the fall for football games (I have OSU alum) and that would get me there easily. Is there much of a difference b/w my Delta and NWA card? Of course, I have 4334 miles traveled on Medallion qualification status this year and I could send thoes 18K elite miles to Delta. Any suggestions? Which elite program is better or is silver pretty much useless?

Sorry this email is all over the place. In addition, I travel SWA a lot, what does everyone think about their RR program?

In addition, that LAS-LAX flight is on Ted, should I sign up for their FF program? I don't think they are partnered with AA or NWA/DL?

Lastly, I have a marriott and priority club card for hotels. I am staying at the Guam Marriott Hotel and Spa for the 8 days I am there at $130 a night. Any suggestions for keeping the marriott rewards cards on hotel points or switching to airline miles to help me get to this elite status (if it is possible).

Thanks a bunch - again sorry for the convoluted email.