I don't fly that frequently. I travel two to three times a year for work from Israel to the US in Business class. I fly to Europe or the US once or twice a year on my own dime (or miles) in Economy.
I was a loyal El Al customer and am now done with them after several bad customer service experiences. I just booked an upcoming work ticket in Business class on Air France. Since I'm starting from scratch, should I join Delta's SkyMiles or Air France/KLM's Flying Blue?
I know that Delta SkyMiles have the advantage of never expiring. What else should I be taking into consideration?
In case it is helpful, here is more information about me:
- My destinations in the US are DC or NYC
- Easy reward travel for Europe and the US is appreciated
- I can always use an extra free bag
- I enjoy business lounges, but I'm not sure if anyone outside of El Al offers kosher food, which I need
- Priority boarding is nice to have
Thanks very much for your advice!