Originally Posted by
Kiwi Flyer
That's even less true IMO. While there may be some paid UA MP economy flyers, in business class there would be very few UA MP who pay to fly NZ (after all can pay UA economy and upgrade for far less $$$$$). Whereas for redemptions NZ is a popular choice.
Not to mention Fly America policies, and the fact that very few people outside of FTers actually know or care that much about flying different or the best airlines on a given route.