Originally Posted by
SimonsMiles
Ok, will sign up for AAdvantage. Considering the most important thing for me is status, will all non AA flights be counted towards status? Including towards the challenge?
Bah, I signed up to them last night :-( I assume it's too late to do this now? Also, the same questions apply - do flights on other *A partners count towards United elite status?
Dunno much about AA, so I can't help you there. You can open multiple United MP accounts (but you can't merge them). Just ignore the one you just created and go ahead with the referral. I'll give it to
roadtripmap, since he offered first
RE *A and elite status: Yes and no. It depends on who the partner is and what fare code. Some airlines, like ANA, give full RDM (redeemable miles) but only 25% or 50% EQM (elite qualifying miles), and then only on certain fare classes. Air Canada, on the other hand, I believe gives full 100% RDM and EQM, but their miles don't count toward earning free upgrade certs. The list goes on and on. Generally, I'd say for a UK-based flyer, United would be your best *A choice since you can get almost anywhere on their metal (and therefore earn the most status/RDM/free upgrades) for
often the cheapest ticket. Plus United has the best community here on FT
