Any disadvantages with booking Star Alliance award flights using Mileageplus? Do the partner airlines willingly help with flight delay issues and itinerary changes?

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Yes, one disadvantage is that you’re probably overpaying for those flights. If you are talking about IIROPS then yes.

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Also you may not get seating assigned apparently. I just tried to book and one of the partner airlines won't allow seat assignment at time of booking!🙄

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