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AA ends codeshare with Etihad & Qatar. What's next?
« on: July 12, 2017, 10:01:36 PM »
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-12/american-air-ends-qatar-etihad-marketing-deals-cites-subsidies

While Qatar is currently part of oneworld, so there's still some relationship, I just hope that EY isn't eliminated as a redemption partner.
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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Re: AA ends codeshare with Etihad & Qatar. What's next?
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2017, 10:40:10 AM »
Just to confirm, my AA miles will still be able to book these flights, correct?

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Re: AA ends codeshare with Etihad & Qatar. What's next?
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2017, 10:42:55 AM »
Just to confirm, my AA miles will still be able to book these flights, correct?

Yes

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Re: AA ends codeshare with Etihad & Qatar. What's next?
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2017, 11:09:20 AM »
Just to confirm, my AA miles will still be able to book these flights, correct?

For now...
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Re: AA ends codeshare with Etihad & Qatar. What's next?
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2017, 11:19:21 AM »
For now...
Qatar will likely remain, as they are are member of oneworld (unless AA tries to push them out, but BA/IAG will likely object) Etihad is another story, and to use a line from @Dan, it would be a sad day in this business if/when Etihad is eliminated as a redemption partner from AA.
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Re: AA ends codeshare with Etihad & Qatar. What's next?
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2017, 04:34:43 PM »
maybe it has to do with Qatar trying to buy a stake in AA against corporate interest.