Originally Posted by
Houstonflyer2139
A bit rude, no? OP made an honest mistake, no need to make fun of Americans.
I also don't see how this had anything to do with being an American, anyone could have made the same mistake. Not everyone knows all the airline alliances, partnerships etc.
I think it isn't a stretch to expect an upper tier traveler to know the ins and outs of their 'home' program.
But yeah, maybe they got EY and EK mixed up.