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Oct 12, 2016 | 6:32 am

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MLN21

Join Date: Oct 2016

Location: MEL from YYZ

Programs: UA Gold; *A G; NEXUS

Posts: 12

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Originally Posted by Mwenenzi

The first 2 items in (1) come with mid - high level status or class of service (business or first).
The hope/expectation of upgrades (free by high status) or with ff instrument is unrealistic for a non USA ffp's. More so when flying on low priced economy tickets.
You will not get status on a few low cheapie are fares. Cheap long hauls earn little.

As the other Star thread what benefit do you expect Star Alliance gold to give you? You are being optimistic in getting Star Alliance gold IMHO

Thanks for the insight. At the very least, I'm looking for lounge access. Many of my trips would be covered, but I'd have to choose the lowest fares available. Hence why I'm looking at the "easy" ffp on star alliance (e.g., TK, OZ).

If I'm flying from MEL to North America/Europe 4x a year, do you not think that I would hit the threshold?

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