Originally Posted by
PWMTrav
Once the US-AA merger is complete and US leaves *A, Chase Ultimate Rewards really become a LOT more attractive. You'll have access to AA low level awards still through BA Avios, plus transfer to what I consider the best *A member for awards - United. Plus transfer to Hyatt at 1:1 - Amex really has awful MR hotel transfer ratios by comparison.
Agree that Chase UR points have some unique and useful value propositions but curious what does US have to do with either UR or MR? US hasn't been a MR transfer partner since back around the time of the US-HP merger, and presumably (though not guaranteed) combined US-AA will continue to offer lounge access to Amex Plat cardholders since both do individually now.