Originally Posted by MasonGraduate
Wow, thanks for all the reponses! I'm from DC and I would imagine that I'll be traveling domestically primarily. Because I'll be using Dulles Airport, I thought about JetBlue might be the best choice. I'm not quite sure exactly how much I'll be traveling, depending on what my work decides to do with me, but it would be great if I can use my frequent mileage for intercontinential travels, which means JetBlue might be a bad idea. Does anybody know if Southwest and AA fly to other countries? (Asia and Europe)
If you want to fly to Asia and Europe using frequent flyer miles/credits, JetBlue and Southwest are worthless programs.
If you'll be on United's/USAirways's routes mostly, look into a Star Alliance program since that'll get you your award redemption options. (I use United, USAir, BMI, ANA and SAS's programs for my Star Alliance flights.)
If you'll be on American Airlines' and Alaska Airlines' routes, then AA's program is a great one.
For you to get the best advice, a lot more things would need to be known (e.g., anticipated flying patterns, anticipated lodging habits, purchase habits, redemption desires, etc.).
I think you've gotten some good suggestions from previous posters.
Welcome to FT. Enjoy.
