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A big difference. The e-certs are 500 miles of one class UPG and usually can only be used for domestic flights. If you want to UPG SFO-NYC you would need 6 of the 500 mile certs. There may be some fares they do not apply to also. Your elite status makes a difference as to actually getting the UPG with them.
Miles, on the other hand can generally be used to UPG international flights, though there may be fares that do not apply. Also, generally, if you have the miles and the airline has an UPG seat available, it's first come, first served.
[This message has been edited by rbAA (edited 10-06-2003).]