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AA SWU vs. UA GPU -- Newbie Question...
« on: January 27, 2016, 06:01:23 PM »
Hello -

First off, apologies for asking a question that sounds pretty straightforward... been searching this forum, FT and googling and can't find the answer.

Been 1K/GS with UA for several years and now I'm considering AA.  Also I moved from west coast to east coast...

I know UA RPU / GPU fairly well but not much about AA SWU. 
Seems like it is better than GPU as it works on any paid fare.  Is that true?

Why do we see fairly active market place for RPUs/GPUs on this forum but nothing on AA SWUs?

Thank you for your time in advance -


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Re: AA SWU vs. UA GPU -- Newbie Question...
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2016, 12:19:49 AM »
Yes, no fare class restriction.



Why do we see fairly active market place for RPUs/GPUs on this forum but nothing on AA SWUs?

Because people are afraid and because
 
Seems like it is better than GPU as it works on any paid fare. 
Plus better upgrade inventory.

If you read FT, UA elites are not happy at all with the GPU.
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Re: AA SWU vs. UA GPU -- Newbie Question...
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2016, 09:39:41 AM »
Yes, no fare class restriction.

Because people are afraid and because Plus better upgrade inventory.

If you read FT, UA elites are not happy at all with the GPU.

Thanks for your response.

Yeah - I've been in that camp of unhappy people with GPUs... It was okay when I was GS though as I could apply to award economy booking.

You mention people are afraid... and that's why we don't see AA SWU trading... meaning people are afraid AA finding out and closing down their accounts?


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Re: AA SWU vs. UA GPU -- Newbie Question...
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2016, 09:43:02 AM »
Yes. Though if you can get GS I would probably stick with UA.
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Re: AA SWU vs. UA GPU -- Newbie Question...
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2016, 10:18:16 AM »
Keep in mind that AA is only giving EXP 4 SWU starting this year (unless you fly a lot).