Switching from CX FFP

[samh004]

My father is currently considering switching loyalty programs because he believes it is getting harder and harder to use his miles on CX. He asked for my advice on QF, for some upcoming flights, but I know using points on QF isn't that good either sometimes. Probably especially bad from HKG? He already has 190 QFF SC's in this year thanks to some JQ flights, so by the end of June the best he could hope for is Gold, before making a good start in July.

I would expect that his best alternative would actually be AA, especially as he makes several RTW's a year, but I'm not well versed with what he'd earn with them. Then there's also BA to consider with their revamped program, but I recall reading they recently devalued their redemptions?

These are his flights for June-July, following successful re-qualification to CX Diamond (OWE). He already has a QF card which resets end-June. What do you think are his best options for switching programs? I believe his focus is redemptions, but of course he would like to remain Emerald too. And yes, I do realise there seems to be a double-up between the 9th and 11th June... I presume he's waitlisted on one. Thanks for the advice.

08 Jun 2015, Mon CX845 JFK HKG 01:30 05:15(+1) 77W 10074 Business (D) Confirmed

09 Jun 2015, Tue CX703 HKG CMB 19:55 00:45(+1) 333 3115 Business (D) Confirmed

11 Jun 2015, Thu CX703 HKG CMB 19:55 00:45(+1) 333 3115 Business (I)

15 Jun 2015, Mon CX700 CMB BKK 02:10 07:15 333 1858 Business (I) Confirmed

18 Jun 2015, Thu CX2700 BKK HKG 08:35 12:25 343 1310 Business (I) Confirmed

22 Jun 2015, Mon CX255 HKG LHR 00:35 06:20 77W 7479 Business (I) Confirmed

29 Jun 2015, Mon CX252 LHR HKG 12:25 07:05(+1) 77W 7479 Business (I) Confirmed

30 Jun 2015, Tue CX755 HKG BKK 09:30 11:25 333 1310 Business (I) Confirmed

02 Jul 2015, Thu CX703 BKK CMB 22:55 00:45(+1) 773 1858 Business (I)

05 Jul 2015, Sun CX610 CMB HKG 00:15 08:30 333 3115 Business (D) Confirmed

15 Jul 2015, Wed CX111 HKG SYD 18:50 06:10(+1) 333 5740 Business (D)

 

[trippin_the_rift]

With cx there's a trick to redeeming miles. I won't post it here but cx times seat releases based on a number of factors... So if you're always trying to redeem for a seat a month out - you won't be in luck.

Things are soon changing with diamonds and their ability to upgrade too in a good way... Not a QF enhancement way.

Also keep in mind by crediting to another program he might earn slightly more points (even though cx premium cabin earn is excellent) but his treatment on cx as a one world emerald will significantly decline as he will be in between cx gold and silver in the Pekking order.

Also would say goodbye to diamond op ups and the free upgrades every 25 flights.

AA and Ba are the obvious choices... But then you also have Alaskan that may work.

I'd also look at where credit card points are coming from as that can be a large part of the overall strategy of where your flights get credited to for maximising every mile.

 

[samh004]

With cx there's a trick to redeeming miles. I won't post it here but cx times seat releases based on a number of factors... So if you're always trying to redeem for a seat a month out - you won't be in luck.

Things are soon changing with diamonds and their ability to upgrade too in a good way... Not a QF enhancement way.

Perhaps you better have a drink with him at the FCC some time, to help steer him in the right direction.