Originally Posted by
Mwenenzi
alomme Welcome to the forum
Why did you move from AA to LAN ?
Have you had any upgrades with points or free operational on LAN ?
Of OneWorld ffp's AA is generally considered one the better.
AA had good redemption rates and nil/low surcharges.
For many people the ffp in your home country and airline you fly most with is best
Thank you Mwenenzi!
I moved because all of the non-stops to Chile and Peru out of JFK are operated by LAN (either sold as LAN or sold by AA and operated by LAN). I assumed that it would be easier to get an upgrade if I was a LAN elite. I got upgraded once, it was a combination of coupons and operational, since the route I was flying required 3 coupons for the upgrade but I only had two. I'm under the impression that even if your flight was sold by AA, if it was operated by LAN there was zero chance of an upgrade.
Trying to book award tickets has me double guessing myself...