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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 5:58 am
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belfordrocks
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Originally Posted by guv1976
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If lounge access (even on domestic Coach flights) and/or free checked baggage is important to you, consider crediting your early flights to Aegean's FFP, where you can earn Star Alliance Silver and Gold status fairly quickly. (Be aware, though, that certain UA/CO fares only earn 50% of flown mileage in Aegean's program, albeit with a 500-mile minimum.)

The downside is that miles accumulated in Aegean's program will not be accumulated in UA's, delaying your achievement of UA status, and the UA-specific perks that come with that. You have to weigh the pros and cons to determine whether the Aegean option makes sense for you.
Yep, I am a big fan of Aegean for this reason- and also 3000 EQMs to Star Silver and free checked bags.

Some UA and CO flights only earn 50% mileage credit but all US fares earn 100% mileage
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