Good point @
canadiancow. The 2 things that attract me the most about AC are their trans-con business class product, which IMHO is much better than UA's. The other thing is that they have more choices when it comes to flying out of YVR, but at this time I really only plan to be doing YVR - NYC so perhaps that doesn't matter. I didn't consider that I could reach UA 1K by only flying once a month in J. Do you know anything about how good they are when it comes to upgrades? What about UA Club vs MLL?
Likewise @
keitherson with regards to Cathay. Sounds like I should look in to CX and UA's programs and benefits instead of AC's. Thanks both for the help ^.