Hello FlyerTalk,

I have been reading FT for some time now but never introduced myself. I have been trying to learn as much as I can about all my options, and have not yet decided on my strategy to maximize miles. I have a specific question for an upcoming vacation in Thailand, and a general question for which programs I should choose.

I have a bit of a complex situation (don't we all ) and don't know what to choose. I just recently move to London from the US, I have about 20K BA miles and 20K UA miles. I also have 200K MR US AMEX points. I fly economy as I am self employed. I fly 3-4 times/yr to TLV and 2-3 times/yr to MRS.

For CCs I have US AMEX Gold Rewards+, UK BA AMEX Premium (though it earns miles to a separate account ) and a Chase BA Visa in the US.

I might move back to the US (SFO or NYC) sometime in 2008 or 2009.

So my question is whether to choose OW or *A? or anything else?

As a case in point, I am flying to BKK end of May. Which airline should I choose to fly with? BA, LH, or THAI?

Thank you for any response, I would be very grateful.

Dan