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Back when AWAC was under US Airways, employees had to pay $240/year for the full travel benefit package. Guys went nuts over this as Republic, SkyWest, etc never had to pay. Well, come to find out those carriers didn't get near the off airline benefits that AWAC did (like Grand Canyon helicopter tours for $35). So yes, I would say it is a 'thing', as I've experienced it first hand.
Define "not as good." And leave out Grand Canyon tours. I'm talking purely about boarding priority and privileges on the codeshare partner only AND how carriers have cut them to undercut another carrier.