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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 1:45 pm
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Originally Posted by IlliniDude
looking at a ORD-CUN trip. USA3000 has nonstops for $375. AA has one stop for $422 and United has nonstops for > $600.

I'm not aware of any loyalty program for USA3000.

Would the savings and nonstop be enough to convince you to forgo the potential mileage earnings?

I'm strictly a pleasure traveler with no status, although I do like earning miles.


As a pleasure traveler, I would consider whether the 1 stop (each way?) meant a change of carrier/long layover and if that time could be better used at the destination. If you were stealing a long weekend, would 10+/- hours at airports be worth the mileage?
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