Originally Posted by
Comradezou
What I want the most out of an airline program is affordable upgrade to business classes on international flights, whether it’s by paying less cash or using miles. I travel to Europe 1-2 times a year, and Asia (mostly Hong Kong) at least once a year.
Sorry that's not going to happen.
If you're fine with AS's domestic network, it's generally a more pleasant airline to fly than UA, though upgrades have gotten considerably harder since AS jumped on board the upgrade upsell bandwagon in the second half of 2024.