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Jun 7, 2007 | 9:51 pm

#7

cstead

Join Date: Jul 2005

Location: SJC/SFO/OAK

Programs: BD Gold (and future SEN), 0.2MM AA EXP, HHonors Gold, SPG Gold

Posts: 3,107

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucky9876coins

The AA FF program is similar to MP, in the sense that you get systemwide upgrades (eight of them, called eVIP's), and you also get unlimited domestic upgrades within region one. Unfortunately, their best partners, especially BA, don't allow you to redeem miles on them from the US to Europe. I would say that UA really is your best option, even if it's not great.

Most importantly, welcome to Flyertalk, sergio10!

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I would be seriously surprised if the BA restrictions don't change next year with Open Skies. This, and the pending IB situation are the only that's making me hesitate.