Originally Posted by
nsx1164
In most solvent programs, its not a "use or lose"... just fly them once between now and the expiration date, and you keep the miles for another ~18 months.
Of course. But at present I only fly *A if I can't get somewhere on ST (and only fly OW if I can't get somewhere on either ST or *A).
Originally Posted by
nsx1164
MP and OneWorld are two of the stronger global alliances - betting your mileage bank on both is a reasonable diversification strategy.
I presume you meant OnePass, not OneWorld?
Originally Posted by
nsx1164
On the OP, I believe that UA treats its MP elites better, particularly above the 50K level (MP 1P, CO ??). Below that then its arguably a crapshoot, although E+ at the 2P (25K) level is a bonus with UA metal.
Thanks! This is the sort of stuff that I don't have first-hand knowledge of, so I value input from those who do. E+ is a bonus, yes - is it available internationally too? I know on CO, as on NW, the 25K level gets you on the EUA (elite upgrade automation) list for free upgrades to domestic F - but that's only within North America.