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Old Dec 5, 2009 | 9:52 am
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They are all different and each has its ups and downs for both qualification and value.

AA can be hit with all points accumulated, including bonuses and non-travel earning. I'm pretty sure they are the only ones with that feature. CO and DL can be hit with all EQMs/MQMs so partner metal flights count too. UA is UA-metal only.

On the benefits side, CO grants the same status you have to a spouse or partner. That's pretty nice. On the down-side, there isn't a ton of value in their Silver elite status other than the shorter lines most places and free bags on CO/US/UA. The other benefits for life are slightly different across all the programs so worth looking into more closely.

Finally, remember that the status is for the life of the program, not your life, so things can always change. :-:
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