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Old Jul 15, 2013, 4:51 am
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mecabq
 
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Originally Posted by jeebus
With this UA-MR partnership and the previously announced DL-SPG reciprocity, I wonder if AA/US is working on something as well.
Of course. Only Hilton seems viable among remaining chains. It started with the Up in the Air product placement synergies. . .

(I would have expected United to partner with Choice Hotels, actually.)

Originally Posted by tarheelnj
Stay tuned for responses from existing 50+ night Marriott Golds (and higher) who already experience overcrowded lounges and aren't going to like this at all.
Agreed. I wouldn't be shocked to see Marriott devalue Gold status, perhaps eliminating lounge access. . .
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