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Old Sep 13, 2023 | 7:22 pm
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Originally Posted by npretnar
Rack up some AA LPs and then take an Etihad first class trip to Thailand or something for 90,000 LPs, and you'll see what you've been missing. I don't think DL has any sweet spot redemptions quite like that.
OP needs to rack up some AA miles, not loyalty points. Miles get you to Thailand on Etihad. Loyalty points (LPs) get you to #19 on the upgrade list.

Originally Posted by VegasGambler
Welcome. I'm not sure of your travel patterns but if you are paying for your own travel (as opposed to business travel on OPM) the "cheat code" for AA is to earn miles with partners...

IMO it's easily the best program in the US if you are paying for your own flights (UA might be better if you do mostly business travel)
Why does it matter who is paying for travel? A mile (or LP) earned is a mile (or LP) earned regardless of who is paying for the travel, no?
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