I come from Warsaw, Poland

This December, i'm going to Lyon from Warsaw via Zurich by Swiss class P and i'll return to Warsaw via Frankfurt with Lufthansa class W.

I am a Vietnam Airlines' GLP Gold Elite member and I think I should move to a *A FFP. I often fly to Hanoi (now LOT flies directly to HAN) and i am thinking about a *A FFP but I don't what FFP to choose

Next year, I'll move to Canada (Vancouver), I will fly to Poland, Vietnam from to Canada, so I can use the AC's Aeroplan it is easier to reach Silver (25000miles/calendar year) or Gold statuses than any other *A's programs.

But Aegean's Miles & Bonus is EASIER than the AC's Aeroplan with only 3000 miles to reach the Silver status +16000 to be GOLD!!!

I don't know which FFP to use with Star, I already made a A3 account but maybe AC is better than A3 but A3 is so easy to earn! Please help me to choose a right, fair FFP for me.

And I don't know with wich FFP to start with Lyon's journeys this December.

thanks!

The other option I think is Asiana with a minimum of 40k over two years.

Well YVR-SGN will be over 7,000 miles each way. And YVR-WAW will be about 5,000 miles each way. Assuming you do a single return to each you're at 24,000 total. If you think you'll do a third trip to either destination then you can be pretty confident you'll make Elite with AC.

Given that you're going to be living in Canada that's a strong argument for accumulating with AC as it makes it more likely you'll take advantage of other benefits like upgrades or bonus miles with them.

AC's program is generally pretty good though you have to know how to take advantage of it and avoid the pitfalls. What are your priorities, Lounge Access and *G benefits? Upgrades? Reward Flights?

If you *don't* think you'll do a third longhaul then it looks like you might be short and it may not be the best choice if *G is your only priority. But if you're already at 24k after two flights it might be a good year to go for a vacation in Thailand...

You need to tell us what matters to you. For example, are you mostly interested in elite status, award redemptions, etc.? Then, what class do you usually fly in (ie: Y, C, or F)? Depending on your needs, the answer may be different.

LAX

(1) My home airport is WAW but later YVR and WAW
(2) I usually buy Y fares (mostly 50% of Y Economy)
(3) Really, it depends, i dont know, but I always fly on transcontinental flights
(4) I am Vietnam Airlines' Gold Skyteam Elite
(5) The most important to me in a FFP are airport lounges, pick-up luggage earlier, Priority Check-in, easy free upgread to a better class (like in VN)
(6) I mostly fly like WAW-HAN-WAW
(7) My preferred airlines are LOT, Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines (SKT).
(8) Mostly for pleasure.

HELLO!?!??! 66read and only 3 comments??? come on!

I think the best option for you is probably AC. The fact you're moving to Canada means you'll likely be flying them a bit, so being an elite on the local airline is always nice. It is quick to get to *G (35K miles), so that'd get you lounge access, and the earn/burn ratios are much better than A3. If you think you might get to 35K, do AC, if not, make sure the booking classes you fly get 100% on A3 and that might be the best choice.

Chris