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Old Feb 11, 2016 | 6:39 pm
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Originally Posted by TOMFORD
Good point, I could do this, but I won't have UA status next year (by then UA miles may not be worth much anyway)... I just like to have everything planned as early on as possible and not change it. Guess I'll have to learn to cope with this for better flights ^
In other words, you don't want to be a valuable customer to UA, but still expect awards that are convenient for you on their partners? Totally makes sense...
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