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Old Nov 5, 2013 | 3:27 pm
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Madone59
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Originally Posted by Steve M
I doubt it. Even with the increased mileage redemption rates for partners, it's still going to be better for UA financially for you to redeem awards on UA metal: for those flights, their only cost is the marginal fuel and catering. For partner flights, they have to pay cash to the partner at whatever the settlement rate is.
+ if 'we' start redeeming J and F awards in UA it eats up inventory which will force people not wanting to play the UG game to buy higher fares. No matter what UA Wins - didn't you know that was the game?
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