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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 8:43 pm
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ffI
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As an Unguru, but with lots of personal opinions, ...

What is more important
Domestic Upgrades - then DL for now, but soon you will have reciprocity with AS
US, UA and CO also have free upgrades now
AA does not.

Using the miles -
c/w DL, AS wins with BA and AA for trips to India. BUT the *A coverage is just too good.
Look at CO - can go to India as well and can get credits for flights on UA, US as well.

Always go for credit card with program At least apply once to get the bonus miles.
Long term get an Amex SPG plus a free Hilton Honors Amex and 1 vi/MC for the airline.
Just RDMs (redeemable miles) go with AA /AS, but no boost to elite status
Boost elite status, DL Amex 30k miles/yr, US MC 10k / yr or Chase CO/UA visas upto 15/yr I think.
If you can get a personal and a Biz card, that will raise it further for DL and US.

Cheapest hotel if you are paying; SPG if your employer is. You really need 2 to cover the US properly.
Last edited by ffI; Mar 30, 2010 at 8:57 pm
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