You'll also get 100% mileage bonus from day one, instead of after qualifying via Challenge.

Free RCC is a nice benefit, although only truly useful if you travel domestically in the USA -- otherwise the *G + international ticket will work -- *A coverage means you can use the BMI lounges at most of the Scottish airports.

UA's LHR-USA flights tend to be overbooked, and I've had terrific luck getting operational upgrades on a fairly regular basis as a 1P and 1K.

As a UK AAdvantage member, you'll earn credit on fewer BA fares (basically, only full-fare) than your American counterparts. MP allows you to earn full credit on most partner airlines.

I'm not sure about the whole "Q-miles" versus "Q-points" on AA, but I suspect your earning/qualifying potential is better on UA.

Speaking of alliances, you may wish to investigate AirCanada. Lower (re)qualification levels, reasonably inexpensive tickets on international routes, and (as a SuperElite) virtually limitless international upgrades from discounted fares. There's an excellent discussion of the merits of AC*SE vs. UA*1K over here

Good luck in your decision.

Address for United site is in my signature. You'll find good information (about the enemy!) on FewMiles Unofficial Guide to American Airlines. BTW, 767-322ETOPS thanks for the compliment!

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[This message has been edited by MatthewClement (edited 10-30-2001).]