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"Easiest" frequent flyer program.
Hello,
Right so I fly quite a bit (always on economy), with most flights between UK-Europe and UK-Asia and usually take different airline each time I fly. I want to know if there are any frequent flyer program that is the easiest to earn status with. The main (only) reason I want a FFP status is for the lounge access. Thanks. |
The easiest program for you is the one you'll be able to stick with. Find the airline that flies the most routes that you need and you should be fine.
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I assume you are selecting mainly on price, which means you are always changing airlines.
In this case maybe you should consider buying priority pass membership. Otherwise you need to decide on an airline (or alliance) and stick to it for all your flying, though this might lead to you spending more on airfares. |
Originally Posted by Geejay
(Post 14605891)
The main (only) reason I want a FFP status is for the lounge access. If you live in the US and fly domestic you out of luck as far as lounges go, as they count on passengers to to buy an annual membership. (Can anyone chime in on Alaska Airlines?) The higher the status, the lower the cost of a membership. Now if you fly international I would say AA is the best. Why? You can do a PLT Challenge and after one TATL, done right, you have access to OW lounges. Access is granted when you fly on a OW itinerary. (For access in the US on the day of international travel*.) I lived in Europe and as a PLT/EXP loved using the OW lounges in MAD, LHR and MAD and others on inter-European flights. When I was in the US I could not use OW lounges unless I was headed back to Europe. (Or any other longhaul international destination) Since your goal is lounge access, there are other ways to gain entry, such as Priority Pass and carrying the right credit card. I'm sure someone will be along and tell what those cards are, I'm not exactly sure myself. *International does not include most North American flights. |
Amex Plat will get you into CO, AA, Delta and US (even when not flying with them) lounges.
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Originally Posted by soy
(Post 14609811)
I assume you are selecting mainly on price, which means you are always changing airlines.
In this case maybe you should consider buying priority pass membership. Otherwise you need to decide on an airline (or alliance) and stick to it for all your flying, though this might lead to you spending more on airfares. |
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