I like TG frequent flyer,I have a gold status and it is very easy to get compared to those UAL or lufthansa those you have to fly atleast 1k and the bonus miles are not count toward the elite status and their GOLD status last for only one year not two like on TG. If you fly transatlantic and continental flights on first or c cabin for couple of times you'll get the gold status, and ofcause bonus miles on TG are count toward the higher status.