Originally Posted by
cxfan1960
For most US residents, the AA programme is much better. You can get 1.5 EQP per base mile on full fare Y and above. You can get elite bonus miles. Once a while they have some other offers such as AADER and DBEQM. You can take a Platinum Challenge and become a PLAT in one trip.
If you can close to but cannot make MPC Gold, AA Plat should be a very good alternative.
Ok, thanks for the inputs. Will decide whether or not to switch. I've been loyal to Cathay but AA seems to offer better and better program...