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Old Nov 16, 2010 | 6:52 pm
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tom911
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Originally Posted by pigx5
As an international flyer, AA is better.
8 VIPs v.s. 6 SWUs.
In addition, there is no W fare requirement.
It means I don't need to gamble.
You do need to look at AA's network, though, as there are many places, particularly UA destinations in Asia and Australia, where they just don't fly. I redeem miles in that direction (upcoming tickets on Qantas to Darwin and Cathay to Shanghai), but if you are looking to buy tickets and upgrade you don't have the wealth of destinations UA gives you.

Originally Posted by laxarrival
I'm glad I have EXP on AA still. I've only flown them twice this year, but if I need to re-jump ship, I'm ready to go.
Note that AA has traditionally had a soft landing, so you won't bounce all the way down to general member there unless they change the rules.

Tom at SFO

Originally Posted by StarAllianceFanatic
Honestly, why wait, an airline that does this to its loyal customers is headed for bankruptcy again anyway and this time I doubt they will recover.
Keep in mind all is not rosy over at AA, either. You have at least one union (F/As) that's waiting for the National Mediation Board to release them from negotiations so they can give a 30 day strike notice. The pilots have been in negotiations for 4 years now and still don't have a contract. I'm trying not to book too far out until I get a better handle on labor issues heading into 2011 there.

Last edited by iluv2fly; Nov 16, 2010 at 7:41 pm Reason: merge
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