Originally Posted by
jarusoba
One more advantage I can think of flying AC rather than other airlines is that as an SE, I get to use my SSWUs. So this is WAY cheaper if I want to fly in J to Asia or Europe.
LOL United has SWU.

try the "dark side"
TO to the OP.
Anyhow AC is usually within $250 to asia and trust me I look a lot

However AC in Y is a lot nicer than USA airlines if you dont have status to get E+ AC is competitive you just have to shop around.
If you get a Nexus card the US connection isnt as big a deal. Also if you check AC fares from the US cities they often MATCH the US carrier fares.