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Old Oct 16, 2013, 11:59 am
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benanna1970
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Chicago
Programs: UA, AA, Marriott
Posts: 5
Advice: UAL vs AA (Challenge/Match)

I'm seriously considering a switch back to AA via challenge/match for Platinum status.

Home Base: ORD
UAL Status: Premier Gold
AA Status: Gold (For Life)

Was always an AA flyer until a few years ago. Switched to UAL for the automatic upgrades (when available of course).

Annually, fly about 50k miles on UAL and only 10k or so on AA.

I rarely get upgraded on UAL. At least with AA, I would often get upgraded when I used upgrades.

I have the AMEX Platinum card which typically provides access to lounge when fying AA.

I fly to Germany typically once a year via LH which is always an awesome experience to Frankfurt.

Need some sound advice. Thanks!
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