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Old Nov 22, 2008, 9:14 pm
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thepointsguy
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: NYC
Programs: Delta DM, SPG Plat, Hyatt Diamond, MTA Rust, Hertz Five Star something or other
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For the same status level...I would much, much, much, much rather fly 50,000 miles in coach on 757/737/MDs than have to do 25,000 in coach on Comair/ASA RJs. They are horrendous in so many ways. The exit rows have the same abysmal leg room as any other seat, seats have NO padding, loud, bumpy, no bev service, no carry ons (except duffels), no jetbridge service, freezing cold.. hmm need I continue?

Especially considering many short haul flights cost more than transcons, I think it's only right to reward segment based elite status.. I'm definitely more loyal (and bring in more revenue) than someone who takes 1 transcon every other month to make FO.
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