<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by UA_Eagle:
I believe Star Alliance airlines has agreement not to "poach" other airline's elites by giving them complimentary elite status. I know it's kinda silly in your case, but as they pointed out, you're already *Gold, so you still have access to lounges. And since you said you fly paid first & business class often, is upgrades that important to you? I rather suspect what with you paying for first and business class seats, the UA folks would treat you pretty well, so I think being Premier for the first 50K miles isn't that much of a hardship? Or am I missing something here?
Personally, I think UA should just give you Premier Exec and be done with it, but I can understand if Star Alliance airlines don't want other airline to "steal" their elites.</font>
Well said, UA_Eagle. Exactly my sentiments, but the argument that was raised about AA having a better fast track program is also valid.
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