Originally Posted by fti
I agree with Awal. Also, I have noticed that often you can accrue miles in CX's program when flying certain fares on their airline that if you tried to accrue miles in AA's program flying those same fares on CX planes, you would not accrue AA miles.
Wise advice fti. Stated another way, gametiton, pay close attention to the details of any program you consider, and research as many programs as you have time to accomplish. Of course, you can select and change later, but IMHO there will be a cost in terms of points, status, etc should you elect to do so.