Originally Posted by
hytail
I do mainly AA as I am just shy of 1 million miles. Trying to trip that mileage number for the perks. Thought I would finish that up in 2015, but the AA fares were over the top pricey. For example AA to Hawaii in 1st was rubbing up against $2000 (and the seats were not even lie flat! Oh well life is tough) - but Alaska Airlines and Hawaii Air in 1st were only about $1000 and I can still get AA miles. Alaska has the best drink service of the three, while Hawaii Air has the best seats and food.
Even to LV domestically, I am finding Alaska and Hawaii Air fares about 60% of what AA wants. Only downside is I can't roll the dice on getting free upgrades like I can with American (but the cost of 1st is just about what AA wants for economy so I can just buy in) - also, on the upside I have access to all the Alaska and Hawaii airport lounges. With AA I typically will have a connection, while Alaska and Hawaii have a ton of direct flights - guess I am tired of connecting through DFW and ORD.
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