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Jan 3, 2009 | 2:15 am

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beckoa

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Originally Posted by psychtobe

thanks for all the suggestions - AS sounds like a winner. Just one clarification - CO earns RDMs but not EQMs, is that correct? Whereas AS, DL, and NW earn EQMs as well?

Correct... CO is RDM only

AS, QX, DL, NW, AA, KL, AF & LAN all give AS EQM's... RDM's on many more carriers...

AS & NW have a nice partnership currently, with UG's going to AS MVP/G's after NW Silvers... and this is supposed to be extended to the whole of DL over 2009... including access to better seats...

AS & AA - apparently EQM's is the only reciprocal benefit... No UG's, recognition, better seats, etc...

And I know AS does not have the nonstop from PDX-Hawaii yet... but its an extra 500 EQM's to route thru SEA and those are some nice non-stop flights... with UG's quite possible... (Especially when not traveling during peak holidays)

Finally, I'd take a look at the AS Boardroom, as it may be a nice reprieve for your family while waiting in the airport...

Welcome to AS

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