I will be sticking with Air Canada as Super Elite but I have opened up a Mileage Plus account on UA to build up random points for upgrades in North America for the few times I use them. AC flies most places I go to and with an expanded route network this year (maybe even Australia), I will have more choices than ever, still with upgrades from most discount fares I am able to travel on.

Just wondering how the two major alliances (oneworld and star) will continue to evolve. I am hoping the competition between the alliances internationally will still keep Air Canada's program robust. I believe that it will not deteriorate significantly even though Canada's oneworld partner Canadian will be moving to the Star Alliance.

Maybe that's just wishful thinking . . .

I hear the family stirring so it will be time to open presents soon--maybe Santa will give me something special from the Star!

PS. Someone from the AC's Vice President of Marketing office phoned last night (I wasn't taking any calls) and was quite concerned about the letter I wrote (see AC thread) on year 2000 Elite/Super Elite benefits. Maybe she will phone again next week.