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Old Oct 11, 2015 | 5:00 pm
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Originally Posted by KimmyAA
Do you think AA would do anything to increase the redeemable miles earned on high fares to be more competitive with UA? Even with the various bonuses offered, I still earn way more on UA for a business class trip to Europe (~ 80K redeemable).
Aren't UA and DL capped at 75k RDMs? An AA premium ticket for an EXP from the west coast to Europe (LAX-JFK-LHR) with the bonuses will earn as much as 103k (30k regular +25k TATL+48k long flight bonuses). From the east cost, say JFK-LHR, will earn 66k (17k regular+25 TATL+24k long flights).
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