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Re: Which Star Alliance FF program is the best?
What class of travel? How does she want to use the points in future?
If not travelling o/s in the next few years then status isnt a consideration for joining a particular FFP, unless she has say QF status and can be comped (unlikely in just a few days before travel starts).
UA Mileage Plus doesnt expire as long as have activity every 3 years (stay at one of the chains and credit miles to Mileage Plus will do it). Also has advantage (currently) of some cheap redemptions in Australia/South Pacific region.
NZ Airpoints probably easiest to add points to in future (as can do credit card spend) but points expire after 4/5 years. Worth considering if the RTW is in business or first as the earning rate is quite high.
With only a few days to go I doubt MIL will receive any card before the trip, so whatever FFP is chosen will need to print out member number for adding at check-in along the way (you may be able to FFP # added by TA or ringing each airline but I wouldnt count on this working 100%). Or alternatively, if the trip is shortish, keep all the BP and send in for missing credit at the end of the trip (can earn some brownie points by taking the hassle out for her!).
Hope this helps. Let me know if you want more info.
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