Originally Posted by
Open Jaw
What about Alaska (AS)? AS is partners with both AA and DL. You will be able to earn status with AS by flying both DL and AA. Wouldn't placing miles in an AS account also allow you have flexability with flight schedules?
Upgrades will be nonexistant on JFK-LAX if crediting to AS. DL offers complimentary upgrades for AS elites (as mentioned); AA does not.
Originally Posted by
Open Jaw
I am also tired of the high mileage rates needed for DL award flight
If booking an award with a Skyteam partner of AS (including DL), you still need low availability for DL to book this.
AS also only permits a single partner per award, so you can't do something like fly to Europe on DL and fly back on KL.
Originally Posted by
Open Jaw
AA is in the middle of economic and labor problems.
Presumably these will be put to rest sooner rather than later?