Originally Posted by
krlcomm
I would have to disagree... 2 still separate IT systems trying to keep flights on 2 still separate airlines straight? Seems pretty easy to see how something could go south. It's why I flat refuse to fly codeshare or mixed metal itineraries.
Yes, I can see that AA might not have an accurate track of whether someone flew a US flight or not. I mean that US should have a very accurate idea of whether a passenger flew on a US flight or not.
I was assuming
sbrower called US to ask about it. If he/she called AA, then I agree with you.
If one travels more widely in the world, it is difficult to avoid flying multiple carriers in one itinerary or with codeshares, and indeed it may be advantageous to do so.