Frequent Flyer Air Miles "Clubs"

[spydersingh]

Due to work/CPD, I am due to travel to the States (NY and Miami) once a month for a few months towards the end of the year.

As I am self funding, flights will be Economy (Credit Crunch, Hurrah!) and was wondering which Frequent Flyer Club is the best in terms of miles flown to how many they allow back on redemption?

I have read that some schemes have a ratio system ie 3 miles flown to 1 mile redeemed (BA perhaps?) versus 1:1 ratios etc (Virgin?)

I wish to book flights asap so any suggestions?

I am currently a member of Star Alliance and my previous experience with American Airlines was "okay" to say the least.

Any suggestions will be warmly greeted!

[Mr Trophy]

Virgin are not to shabby. Without sound like a c0ck, I fly Business / First. So my return in Air miles are excellent. Not sure what Economy might be.

[Mattt]

I used to like AA, but their customer service was shocking after a recent experience, so won't fly with them again.

DO you have many miles already with your 'alliance'?

[jamoor]

As you are paying for it yourself, just fly on whoever is cheapest.

[spydersingh]

jamoor said:

As you are paying for it yourself, just fly on whoever is cheapest.

Looks like it will be that way!

[Puggit]

If it's NY and Miami I'd go with Virgin. You can redeem the miles you accumulate for upgrades on the return flights...

[Ian_S]

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