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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 7:40 pm
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Earn miles with DirecTV subscription?
I have Dish Network now but am thinking of switching to DirecTV. If there are any tie-ins with airline miles, I'd like to hear about them.

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Old Mar 19, 2006 | 7:49 pm
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Originally Posted by MileageAddict
I have Dish Network now but am thinking of switching to DirecTV. If there are any tie-ins with airline miles, I'd like to hear about them.

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Off the topic a little ... I still have cable (analog) but I am thinking of switching to satellite. Can someone fill me in on which system is better and the pros and cons of each? My curent cable bill is $50 with none of the premium channels (HBO etc).

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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 2:28 pm
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I know of no current arrangements between DirecTV and any points-earning program. I pay mine monthly with my Visa, so that is something...

DirecTV vs. DISH... you'll get a lot of different answers. I took the two channel lists and identified which channels I would want, and them compared that to the cost. For me, DirecTV was the best choice. My bill is $65/month including Total Choice Plus with local (PHX) channels, an additional receiver and ShowTime (was HBO, but just switched.)

I'll send you a PM with some additional information.
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Old Mar 22, 2006 | 4:33 pm
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AAdvantage Eshopping formerly offered something like a one time bonus of 1,500 or 2,000 miles for DirecTV... but alas, no more.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 12:54 pm
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Originally Posted by pushback
Off the topic a little ... I still have cable (analog) but I am thinking of switching to satellite. Can someone fill me in on which system is better and the pros and cons of each? My curent cable bill is $50 with none of the premium channels (HBO etc).

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If you plan to use a DVR, the DISH system lets you hook two TV's into one DVR, so you can play back in either room from one box.
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Old Mar 27, 2006 | 2:03 pm
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No airline ties except through affinity credit cards or the like but if you are a National Football League fan then DirecTV is the only one where you can get all the games.
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