Switching from AC to UA
#781
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM
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They even throw in EI subcontractors on YYZ-DUB as an alternative
Inventory is the same for both programs, they difference is that I can fly LH, TG without paying $1000+ for it. And change/cancel my awards at will for free.
#782
Join Date: Mar 2005
Programs: fwp blood diamond, dykwia uranium
Posts: 7,251
#783
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Programs: AC SE100K-1MM, NH, DL, AA, BA, Global Entry/Nexus, APEC..
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Further to the UA Polaris discussion upthread, this video was posted yesterday.
United - Polaris 360-Degree Virtual Tour
AC obviously made a smart decision to refurb all the 77s to have the same cabin as the 788/9s, delivering a more consistent hard product on the wide bodies. The premium space on airlines keeps moving forward....
United - Polaris 360-Degree Virtual Tour
AC obviously made a smart decision to refurb all the 77s to have the same cabin as the 788/9s, delivering a more consistent hard product on the wide bodies. The premium space on airlines keeps moving forward....
#784
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Programs: United MileagePlus Silver, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 8,798
Just hit UA MP Gold
Just hit UA MP Gold - Haven't left the continent.
Was pleasantly surprised that I was gold the instant I hit 50,141 miles. No waiting for a sweep.
Was pleasantly surprised that I was gold the instant I hit 50,141 miles. No waiting for a sweep.
#786
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: YYZ, MNL, WAW
Programs: Marriott Plat, (now an AC nobody)
Posts: 1,978
Having access to LH awards without the gouging would actually make me want to use my miles...
#787
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I'm not familiar enough with the other FFP's out there to know this basic question, but why does LH and TG charge carrier surcharges on AP awards, but not on MP? Does the YQ actually go to LH or does AP keep this?
Having access to LH awards without the gouging would actually make me want to use my miles...
Having access to LH awards without the gouging would actually make me want to use my miles...
I think one of the bloggers did a comparison recently on select routes showing the differences in miles required from Aeroplan vs UA MP, the differences in fees, if any, and so on. I'm sure this comparison also exists somewhere on FT.
#788
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Canada
Programs: UA*1K MM
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I'm not familiar enough with the other FFP's out there to know this basic question, but why does LH and TG charge carrier surcharges on AP awards, but not on MP? Does the YQ actually go to LH or does AP keep this?
Having access to LH awards without the gouging would actually make me want to use my miles...
Having access to LH awards without the gouging would actually make me want to use my miles...
There maybe some internal billing between the 3 parties - but the YQ money trail ends in the hands of the ticketing carrier - that being Air Canada.
#789
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Programs: United MileagePlus Silver, Nexus, Global Entry
Posts: 8,798
#791
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: YVR
Programs: Ice Cream Club, AC SE MM, Bonvoy Life Plat
Posts: 2,802
This would make an interesting class action suit for a starving firm...