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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: LAX/TPE
Programs: United 1K, JAL Sapphire, SPG Lifetime Platinum, National Executive Elite, Hertz PC, Avis PC
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BR Premium Economy is barely tolerable...but definitely better than regular coach. There are some decent business class sales being run periodically - but as mentioned elsewhere, watch those fare classes.
If you don't want to fly CO or UA to Asia, I would strongly recommend AC as the backup choice, not BR.