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Old Dec 1, 2011 | 3:54 pm
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: AS MVPG, CO, NW(now DL), Flying Blue
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Originally Posted by slopeboy40
Given AA's ancient MD-80's, generally apathetic customer service, and now Chapter 11 reorganization, I don't particularly wish to fly on American. So why does AS not give me a choice when I search reservations that will involve a partner?

I want to fly ANC-TPA. I know AA and DL both fly to TPA but AS will only show AA flights and no DL I can book the flight I want on the DL site which includes flying on AS metal but I'd rather book through AS where I have status.

What gives?
If you try the shop by price option the DL flights from my experience generally show up. The problem is the AA partner fares are for example $300 and then they will jack the price to $1200 for the DL ones basically selling you the full Y bucket but if you go then to the DL site you will see the identical flights for $290.
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