Part II.

Ac.com will have some expanded functionality to book non-code shared flights (next 4-8 months) but it won't be an expedia.

Question about integrated US Air skeds. Both carriers have legacy systems that don't talk to each other. They just finished a code-share agreement with US Air but don't have anti-trust ability as they do with UA.

Question about recognizing ppl with status for upgrades. Examples were brought up about unconventional upgrade rules deployed. AC's system (DCS) should properly show ppl who have status for gate agent. AC hopes to have rules-based automation in the future.

AC announced some possible new routes to Asia, US, Middle East, and Europe in the future. (I'm not posting them since I don't know if that's leaking their strategic plans.)

There's an evolution at AP and AC has engaged AP as consultants to manage their tier program. (Cards have evolved from saying AP Elite to AC Elite, for example.) AP recommends changes to AC but doesn't make the decisions. Tier benefits won't be lost with the transitioning in AP.

Lastly, it was brought up that it would be an excellent idea to have an AC lurker. There were some mixed results from the AC folk but looks like they may consider it.

I know I've left out stuff since I was gone from the room to take some calls. Also, I'm supposed to be in the office so I'd better get some work done before I head down to the FT DO dinner.