Originally Posted by
MfromL
Thanks for the comments. I know it's a tricky question. Sdsearch: I don't mind that much about redeeming miles, what is more important to me is the treatment and extra perks that status has. Lanpass cabin upgrades, it seem to me, are less likely to happen that AA (am I right?).
Being based in MSP I could switch to Delta but I don't like it from past experience and since I will return to Peru I'd like to stay OW that has LAN, with the biggest share of US-bound flights and AA, with the most seats in relation to Delta or UA.
The only thing that bothers me with AA is the age of their fleet.
If your based in MSP and frequently travel domestically within the US and other international destinations outside of South America you should stay with AA. The only downside is if you plan on traveling frequently between the U.S. and LIM you will be stuck with AA's old 757s and 767s for the foreseeable future. Meanwhile LAN will soon increase its Business Class offering with the introduction of 787-8 flights (30J/217Y) operated by LAN Perú on the LIM-LAX, LIM-JFK and LIM-MIA routes as older 18J/220Y B767s are retired next year. For example, LA2514 LIM-MIA and LA2515 MIA-LIM will switch to the 787-8 in February.