Reply To: Best Star Alliance program as backup to BA / Virgin in the UK

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jrob274 wrote:

Thanks so much everyone. Any views on Air Canada vs United? Looks like Air Canada might have more earning partners (Emirates etc)? But not sure how they compare for earning / redemption rates?

It sounds like either would be better than Lufthansa given the points expiry point and broader range of partners.

Do you have/are you likely to have Marriott Titanium status? If so, that matches to United Silver. Silver isn’t that bad; I get discounted award seat prices, extra baggage, use of the Premier Access check in and security, priority Group 2 boarding (albeit still after about 5 other categories).