Hey Biz,

I did say in my last post that 1 top tier is DEFINITELY better 2 mid tiers. However, I think individuals have different reasons for their preffered carriers and why they want to reach top tier.

I have 2 priorities: 1) cheap fares 2) miles miles miles all over the world. Low on my list: domestic upgrades.

With American I get the 100 percent bonus on all 1-world carriers. I can convert electronic upgrades to miles (triple miles world wide for the last 3 years since i discovered this benefit). What exec platinum gives me on AA is the ability to fly in comfort cheaply. The 4 VIP2s that offer no capacity control upgrades are in my opinion the best benefit of any program. I also have a 7 out of 12 hit on operational upgrades internationally this year. No way that would have happened if i was just platinum.


johna: thanks for the clarification. UA policies are not my strongpoint. I refuse to set foot in a UA plane ever since they expired 13,000 of my miles even after filling out the web form to extend those miles!! I even faxed the confirmation to them and after many many conversations just gave up.

rich



[This message has been edited by RichLond (edited 10-20-2000).]