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Dec 15, 2011 | 11:36 am

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snod08

Join Date: Nov 2008

Location: SAT / MAA / BOM

Programs: CO Plat; UA 1K; EK Gold

Posts: 5,110

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Originally Posted by Plusflyer

I would humbly disagree. The biggest difference is fuel surcharge and American carriers have a big advantage here. Also, A3 earning is fairly poor, many low cost fares earn 50% and some earn nothing.

If one does not care about *S/*G status, UA/CO or US FF programs are better for earning and spending miles than A3 (or any program that charges fuel surcharge). *S gives one free bag on domestic UA/CO or US routes, though.

I think you raise a very good point.
I would suggest US Airways....as the mileage redemption process seems very favorable.

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