Originally Posted by
Brobbel
Because in my case (living in Europe) I have two good options for miles-collection, I wondered which program is the best to join for getting awards between Europe-US and Europe-New Zealand.
For milescollection there is no big difference for me, both programs give me -in my situation- over 100.000 miles a year, but not enough EQM for getting status. In both scenarios miles won't expire for me (M&M: creditcard - AA:every month transactions)
Besides this I collect FB-miles, so combinations may be possible (flying from Europe to Singapore with Skyteam, and with another alliance from Singapore to NZ is a possibility).
If you're flying >100k but <200k then, and choosing between AA(OW) or MnM (*A), then AA is far better.
Lower mileage threshholds, easier elite status, better elite bonus miles, and a can-do/ capable customer service. Unless you're a Senator (I am) or HON (requires 600k in 24 months), MnM customer service is awfully Teutonically snooty. But if you clear 200k, then MnM cd be better. A subservient customer service, superb lounge access rules (UA just bow when you want to pop in, even not flying *A), and best change of OPs.
FB(ST) is a good earning option too, and in terms of comparison I'd say AA(OW) and AF(FB) are on a par, unless you're AF Club 2000 which is a different universe. But then you'd have to compare C2000 with HON. Car transfers to plane, etc etc.
In brief: AA - or AF
- Paul