Originally Posted by
nerdbirdsjc
United also sent its agents a memo on September 10th, which reads, in relevant part:
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Avoid rebooking on DL and other interline airlines, as their settlement rates are higher."
So UA extended its interline agreement with DL, but will do its best never to rebook on them.
Sounds like a 'Project Quality' strategy to appear to offer something, like drinks in the United Club, or nuts in First Class, but then deliver the cheapest possible alternative instead.