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Join Date: May 2012
Location: MCO
Programs: AA, B6, DL, EK, EY, QR, SQ, UA, Amex Plat, Marriott Tit, HHonors Gold
Posts: 12,809
I'd do the connection and lie flat personally.
Although as others have said, Mint is probably the best option, especially if you can get your money back from UA.