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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 6:09 pm
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Best FF program for gov't workers

Hey all,

I'm currently in United's Milage Plus program. One thing I've been noticing recently is that on their promotions and offers, I always see, except government/military fares. As I do at least 50% of my travelling for work, and that's for the government, I'm not on the good end of the stick.

Of course, becoming a Premier member seems to not get me much except a shorter line and access to E+, which I get on most domestic fares anyway. It doesn't get me the cool upgrades, double miles, free tickets, etc. And most of the time, a lot of the "qualifying" fares that come with these promotions are often less than what I'm paying in my fares, yet I don't qualify.

So, are there any airlines that don't have these restrictions, or are at least restrictive, over not excluding government fares all the time?

I generally like United as a whole, but if there's an airline that will give me better perks and not be as discriminating, I'd like to know too.

Thanks,

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