Obligatory: Delta to go rev based for earning miles, when will UA follow?
Feb 26, 2014, 5:25 am
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With the *A being so large, we can just change FF programs.
A3, AC, AV and others gives 100% miles for most UA fares.
Really thinking of just doing the missing 140K for my MM and mess with another program after this...
A3, AC, AV and others gives 100% miles for most UA fares.
Really thinking of just doing the missing 140K for my MM and mess with another program after this...
Feb 26, 2014, 5:27 am
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So, based on the DL "scoring/earning" miles. My last trip to SIN in J nets me roughly 80,000 miles scored. Is there a class of cabin bonus with that as well?
For comparison, the "other" method on AA/CX is just over 50,000?
For comparison, the "other" method on AA/CX is just over 50,000?
Feb 26, 2014, 5:41 am
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This would work well in my favor as a domestic warrior ... I keep booking > $1000 EWR-CMH runs and would net 11,000 miles for it (at the 11:1 ratio mentioned)?? That's a whole lot better than the 1,000 I get today.
Feb 26, 2014, 5:55 am
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...until they go the same way as the 
thers... word is that US was looking to do this prior to the merger. This kind of system has quite the appeal to the bean counters.
It might do well given the current award ticket structure. That's changing (at DL) as well and I doubt they're going to be more generous.
thers... word is that US was looking to do this prior to the merger. This kind of system has quite the appeal to the bean counters.It might do well given the current award ticket structure. That's changing (at DL) as well and I doubt they're going to be more generous.
Feb 26, 2014, 6:00 am
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If the government really wanted to mess with the airlines they'd toy with the idea of allowing foreign carriers to do certain domestic routes, especially profitable ones like NYC-West Coast
Feb 26, 2014, 6:11 am
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This is great for those who spend OPM at a rate greater than ~20 CPM. For everyone else, it's a loser.
Feb 26, 2014, 6:11 am
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mpanies.
Feb 26, 2014, 6:24 am
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DING, DING, DING, DING.....eventually I see regulations coming from DOT at some point to address rising consumer concerns.
If the government really wanted to mess with the airlines they'd toy with the idea of allowing foreign carriers to do certain domestic routes, especially profitable ones like NYC-West Coast
If the government really wanted to mess with the airlines they'd toy with the idea of allowing foreign carriers to do certain domestic routes, especially profitable ones like NYC-West Coast
Feb 26, 2014, 6:28 am
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Feb 26, 2014, 6:34 am
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nger concerned about that now.gram is that no ticket will earn more than 75000 miles:
(2) Miles earned for base fare and carrier-imposed surcharges, excluding government-imposed taxes and fees. Miles earned per USD spent includes Medallion mileage bonus. Subject to a maximum of 75,000 miles per ticket.
Last edited by iluv2fly; Feb 26, 2014 at 6:44 am Reason: merge
Feb 26, 2014, 6:35 am
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Not valid comparisons as the "value" of the miles is different, as is availability of award seats...and DL is changing to a 5 tier redemption chart as well. No one has any idea yet how to accurately compare....
Feb 26, 2014, 6:42 am
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