Based on other discussions I have had, it sounds like getting *G through a program other than United while still flying United is the way to go for me since I won't meet the Premier Gold requirements on United, but I will in other programs. I have a few questions regarding this though.
I live in the US and have the CSP CC, so I can generate RDMs on United easily. If I am using another program for my flights, I will have my RDMs split between United and another program. Is there a way to combine those miles or am I stuck having some miles in United and some miles in another program? I would very much like to have all of my RDMs in one program, so I can take advantage of them more easily. If I can't combine the RDMs, getting *G with another program may not be worth it for me, and I'll probably just live with Premier Silver on United.
Also, are there any other limitations or things to watch out for when using a different program within the *A while flying United that I need to take into consideration?
You cant combine Aegean miles with your UA miles. Plus you will be *G but that wont get you anything UA gives to its Golds eg you arent entitled to E+ w/o paying for it. If you want to change any tkts as a *G you have no benefits and will have to pay up. No CPUs (free upgardes) You will be a *G not a UA G.
If as a UAG if you didnt mind how US treated you (got nothing except free bags and I think Group 2 boarding) then you will be in the same boat with UA with *G from anotehr carrier.If you want or need the beenies UA gives to its own Elites then AE wont help you out