Thanks for the advice on BMI, I really appreciate the pointers. I wont miss the UA bonus, because I almost never fly their metal, there are many better *A products over here. I finally realized UA's 25% COS service bonus for OZ and NZ flights in C isn't a good utilization of those pricey fares. Happy to "start again" for BMI, only wish I had thought about it 12 months ago... I'd be rolling in the miles.