Hi all,
Sorry for the slow response. I didn't realise I had to manually subscribe to the thread to receive notifications. I'm used to getting auto subscribed to any thread I start.

Anyways...

I'm from Australia, I plan on living/working in London for next 1-3 years (depends how much fun I'm having.). I can't see myself returning more than once a year, and may not even do that. Lots of variables in that.

On joining every FF program, I'm assuming you mean ones outside the alliances. Or is there a plus to being on more than one star alliance FF program? I can see that there is nothing to lose from signing up to any non-linked FF program if flying on that particular carrier is the best value.

Do you need one membership per person or can I count miles my wife flys on my membership?

Is it normal to be able to redeem star alliance miles on any star alliance carrier or is that a special bonus to being a part of BMI?

Cheers,
Pete