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Old Sep 5, 2011 | 9:01 am
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Originally Posted by justplanenuts
I'm curious how this works. I'm based in CLT (USAir hub), but would see status on United as a more valuable one to have. A lot of flights from CLT fly USAir metal, but are sold as either USAir or United (Same flight). If I were to obtain status on United would I get upgraded on a United (USAir Metal) flight?
Originally Posted by IAHRyan
The metal is all that matters for upgrades like this. If you want upgrades on flights operated by US you’ll need status with US.
Good news for the OP (NOTE my sarcasm) is that he can buy whatever preferred level he'd like!
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