View Poll Results: Is an American Airlines/US Airways merger good for the traveling public?
Yes
84
28.19%
No
214
71.81%
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Nov 12, 2013, 2:24 pm
Last edit by: aztimm
Note:
There is an existing thread in the AA forum that may be useful to US and AA Flyertalkers:
US-AA Merger: Just the Facts thread
As facts become posted, that should be the place to look.
Merger discussion, speculation, and other questions can be directed here, or the similar thread in the AA forum:
MERGER: US and AA 9 Dec 2013 and implications for AA flyers (new)
AA - US Merger Agreement / Announcement / DOJ Action Discussion (consolidated, and now closed to new posts)
There is an existing thread in the AA forum that may be useful to US and AA Flyertalkers:
US-AA Merger: Just the Facts thread
As facts become posted, that should be the place to look.
Merger discussion, speculation, and other questions can be directed here, or the similar thread in the AA forum:
MERGER: US and AA 9 Dec 2013 and implications for AA flyers (new)
AA - US Merger Agreement / Announcement / DOJ Action Discussion (consolidated, and now closed to new posts)
US/AA merger- MASTER DISCUSSION THREAD/incl 'when will US leave STAR'
Nov 19, 2013, 5:57 pm
#2296
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Stuck Between the Moon and CLD or SAN, Your local Taco Bell
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Posts: 3,510
In my mind it means that CP=EXP, regardless of which airline you fly/book, though I don't think that's how they intend to execute it. I suspect we'll wind up with most benefits other than upgrades in practice.
Nov 19, 2013, 6:02 pm
#2297
Suspended
Join Date: Mar 2012
Programs: US CP ; LH FTL ; *G
Posts: 1,630
They've said "reciprocal benefits" publicly, but it's anyone's guess as to what that means on 1/7/14.
In my mind it means that CP=EXP, regardless of which airline you fly/book, though I don't think that's how they intend to execute it. I suspect we'll wind up with most benefits other than upgrades in practice.
In my mind it means that CP=EXP, regardless of which airline you fly/book, though I don't think that's how they intend to execute it. I suspect we'll wind up with most benefits other than upgrades in practice.
Nov 19, 2013, 9:23 pm
#2298
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
Nov 19, 2013, 9:26 pm
#2299
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Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Anywhere I need to be.
Programs: OW Emerald, *A Gold, NEXUS, GE, ABTC/APEC, South Korea SES, eIACS, PP, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 16,046
Nov 19, 2013, 11:24 pm
#2300
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: PHX
Programs: IHG Platinum, Hertz Gold, National Emerald
Posts: 705
Just wanted to pass on that we're being told at work that we will leave *A on March 1st and will join OW on April 1st.
Nov 19, 2013, 11:51 pm
#2301
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: SOF
Programs: A3 Gold, IHG Platinum, Marriott Silver
Posts: 849
That's odd - why a month-long gap? When CO left ST to join *A, there was a 2-day gap. Moreover, TAM is scheduled to switch to OW at the end of March, so I don't see why complicate matters and add another new carrier to the mix within a day or 2 of that happening. Also, what happens between March 1st and April 1st - US DM members will only receive FF benefits when flying US or AA? That's quite limiting. Especially, if you travel internationally, lounge access is rather important. I hope this is just something they are considering but not the final outcome.
Nov 20, 2013, 12:46 am
#2302
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Usually in SAN or Central Europe.
Programs: AA:EXP/1MM. Accor/Radisson:Silver; HH:Gold; ICH:Plt Amb.
Posts: 22,307
That's odd - why a month-long gap? When CO left ST to join *A, there was a 2-day gap. Moreover, TAM is scheduled to switch to OW at the end of March, so I don't see why complicate matters and add another new carrier to the mix within a day or 2 of that happening. Also, what happens between March 1st and April 1st - US DM members will only receive FF benefits when flying US or AA? That's quite limiting. Especially, if you travel internationally, lounge access is rather important. I hope this is just something they are considering but not the final outcome.
Nov 20, 2013, 9:23 am
#2303
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: LAX; AA EXP, MM; HH Gold
Posts: 31,789
I'm guessing that awaflyboy's post contained a typo; perhaps he meant to type March 31 instead of March 1?
Nov 20, 2013, 9:26 am
#2304
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York and Vienna
Programs: PA WorldPass Platinum, AA, DL, LH. GHA Black, SPG and HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,870
I have calls into US to find out what's what here.
Nov 20, 2013, 9:33 am
#2305
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Phoenix/Columbus
Programs: Delta Silver Medallion, United Gold, US Airways silver
Posts: 1,717
* A - )W miles?
So, since I am planning to switch from Star Alliance to One World when this merger is finally in place, should I change my FF # FROM UA TO US Airways on a United flight to AMS and back at the end of March before April 1? If I do, and this transition happens on April 1, will that help me with the New American and getting status? I am currently 1K on United, with no status on US Airways.
Nov 20, 2013, 9:41 am
#2306
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Programs: US CP ; LH FTL ; *G
Posts: 1,630
Nov 20, 2013, 9:42 am
#2307
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: High Point, NC
Programs: None
Posts: 9,171
It would seem that there'll have to be a grace period for those already having tickets (award or paid) to accrue US miles for their flights, although until US/AA puts something out nothing is guaranteed. I'd be tempted to credit the miles to whichever carrier you'd rather accrue them with, keeping in mind that you put off doing anything until the day of your trip so can wait a while to see what news comes out.
Jim
Jim
Nov 20, 2013, 9:48 am
#2308
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Phoenix/Columbus
Programs: Delta Silver Medallion, United Gold, US Airways silver
Posts: 1,717
It would seem that there'll have to be a grace period for those already having tickets (award or paid) to accrue US miles for their flights, although until US/AA puts something out nothing is guaranteed. I'd be tempted to credit the miles to whichever carrier you'd rather accrue them with, keeping in mind that you put off doing anything until the day of your trip so can wait a while to see what news comes out.
Jim
Jim
Other questions re: the new American.
Can/will you be able to earn American miles on TATL BA flights? I recall that you can't in the recent past and maybe now. There is a PHX- LHR flight I would use if you could.
Would the new American increase the number of flights to AMS? AA does not fly there, and US only has one flight out of PHX on a 757. I fly there a lot.
Nov 20, 2013, 9:59 am
#2310
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: High Point, NC
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Posts: 9,171
At some point, maybe as soon as US is in OW, you should be able to get miles on at least some BA flights. I seem to remember that certain BA flights had restrictions placed on them when AA/BA received ATI for their alliance, but wouldn't swear to that or even try to guess which flights might be affected.
Jim
Jim