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-   -   Relocated to EU: Should I switch programs? (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/united-mileage-plus-pre-merger/1166153-relocated-eu-should-i-switch-programs.html)

Lore Jan 3, 2011 1:54 pm
Originally Posted by kpbanana (Post 15558937)
If you just want status, you should check out Asiana Mileage Club. When I joined two years ago, the policy for achieving *G was 40K miles over 2 years - and that status is valid for another 2 years. Pretty awesome.
I looked into this some more - let's say that I only expect about 20,000 EQM each year. That would mean I'd have to try to accrue another 20,000 EQM in the next year before I'd get gold, right?

If I only expect 20,000 EQM a year on average, maybe the Aegean Airlines gold card is a better deal.

Passmethesickbag Jan 3, 2011 2:04 pm
Another option you may want to consider is TK Elite. Takes 40,000 annual miles to earn, but then only 25,000 miles within one year or 37,500 within two years to keep.

Having said that, I'd moved back from the US to Europe before gaining 1P or 1K status on UA, and I am very happy with it - but then again I fly to the US often enough to make use of international and domestic upgrades.

jhayes_1780 Jan 3, 2011 2:07 pm
Originally Posted by Lore (Post 15555984)
I have relocated from the US to the EU. The two airlines I fly the most with now are SAS and Lufthansa.........Since I now live in Europe, should I switch to Lufthansa's Miles & More or the SAS Eurobonus programs, or should I stay with United? I don't come to the US as much as I used to, so the benefits from United are actually not relevant to me anymore.
One other question. Is the move premenent? Or will you ever come back to live (not just visits)?

Lore Jan 3, 2011 2:12 pm
Originally Posted by jhayes_1780 (Post 15574408)
One other question. Is the move premenent? Or will you ever come back to live (not just visits)?
The move is permanent, for now. Meaning that I don't have an "end date" in mind, so I really do want to invest in the loyalty program that offers me the best bang for my money. I'm looking into Asiana and Aegean right now, and both only offer 50% mileage credit for the LH flight (W fare class) that I'm taking in a few days. That only gives me about 2500 miles.

One thing I just noticed - for the airline programs (such as Aegean or Asiana) that require less miles to get gold - they also don't give you as much for the economy tickets that I buy, so the journey to get there is just as long.

In other words, 3/4 of something is still equivalent to 75/100 of something else.

Passmethesickbag Jan 3, 2011 2:19 pm
Originally Posted by Lore (Post 15574450)
The move is permanent, for now. Meaning that I don't have an "end date" in mind, so I really do want to invest in the loyalty program that offers me the best bang for my money. I'm looking into Asiana and Aegean right now, and both only offer 50% mileage credit for the LH flight (W fare class) that I'm taking in a few days. That only gives me about 2500 miles.
Same on TK. UA, of course, would give you 100% EQM and 200% redeemable miles.

Lore Jan 3, 2011 2:22 pm
Originally Posted by Passmethesickbag (Post 15574510)
Same on TK. UA, of course, would give you 100% EQM and 200% redeemable miles.
Right you are! So is there really any benefit in switching programs? Is Asiana, Aegean, or TK really that much "faster"?

Edit: Maybe it is faster if you're buying full fare or close to full fare tickets...

Passmethesickbag Jan 3, 2011 3:08 pm
Well one thing that may be of some importance in your situation is that sales fare on SK (class O) earn 0 on UA, but 25% miles on SK. May be important if you're using segments to qualify.

But personally I've stuck with UA and been happy so far...

RoaminRoman Jan 4, 2011 9:44 am
Originally Posted by Lore (Post 15556159)
Booking flights with United is a pain in the ... on their website since you have to use a US-based credit card, but miles redemption has been okay.
That's only true if you use the U.S. website. On UA's Europe-based websites you can use European credit cards.


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