Originally Posted by
why fly
until you have tired both programs, you have no idea. its been discussed forever here, if UA can work for you its a great, if not suffer. PS or get nexus.
PS UA is upgrading its C seats, and E+ or an exit row [booked in advance] is light years ahead of Y on AC
getting an award ticket for $20 is also nice.
The OP , I believe, was getting miles from the AMEX Aeroplan card, so not sure if he can get UA miles on that.
Having said that, yes, redemption costs are lower at Mileage Plus. Pros and cons ad nauseum on AC vs UA, though this not the point of this thread.