I am thinking about switching FF from NWA to one that might better meet my needs. I am a NWA Plat. this year and have been Gold for several and have 500,000 miles "in the bank". I really like the "unlimited" domestic upgrades, but would value a limited number of international upgrades from a reasonable fare, moreso. (The "final straw" was finding out I will have to pay $1400 plus the miles to upgrade an International fare that my friends will be able to get for $900, economy of course.)

Relevant factors:

1. I live in the midwest and usually fly out of AZO, SBN, FWA, TOL, LAN However I'm retired and limited schedules shouldn't be too much of a problem. I also drive to DTW, ORD or IND if the "deal" is right.

2. All my flying is leisure and I usually have a little "wiggle-room" on dates.

3. Obviously would like to find a program that would match my status with NWA for a year while I make the transition.

4. Since I "run" (rather ineptly sometimes), crazy routings appeal to me.

5. I LOVE NWA's 500 mile minimum per segment since I usually have one to get to the "big city".

6. Need a program which has a credit card option too. If I'm going to defect, I might as well go "whole hog".

All advice welcomed. If I need to tell you any more, let me know. Thanks in advance.

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Northwest "old Gold" and current Platinum.