Originally Posted by DavidYYC

This is a problem with many carriers flying to the East. A lot of their fares are only 50% (or less) status miles. About the only one that isn't is UA, and I just wonder how much longer that will last with them.
I am looking for a MR before the end of the year, and the best guarantee for full miles is on UA..... I flew them to SIN last year in Y. Looks like this year its UA again.... I am not going all the way to HKG on AC on inflated T fares and only getting 50% status miles.