Originally Posted by
stillcallozhome
Mmmm... depends on which "contract" airline. Also, the best wholly owned depends on what month it is. When it comes to best benefits (I assume you're talking about travel) all the AAs have the same as mainline - first to check in, first on the list with that priority. Everyone will sit there with their hand on the mouse at 24hr and 1 min waiting. Pisses mainline peeps right off.
Good luck to all that go to the USA and fly though. Good fun and plenty to learn. A very different world outside of oz.
That's my point AA wholly owned airlines have the same travel benefits as mainline as opposed to contract airlines i.e. Skywest, republic etc. which are at the back of the priority list.
For an E3 Visa person working in the USA for a few years this can make a huge difference being able to visit family etc