Sort of a . Also a but in a good way. My doctor client invited me out to Milwaukee for Labor Day weekend 105th Harley anniversary - he highlighted my favorite band playing. So I looked to price SFO-MKE. Not good, esp. for decent times, so I dithered and it got worse. Anyway, there were other airlines with better: routes, times, and fares, but I need to requal 1k and have a $200 off cert. So I'm stuck with UA. Did find a $365 fare for SJC-DEN-ORD-MKE-DEN (on an E145 )-SJC. Actual cost $165. Getting to Caltrain on time to schlepp down the peninsula, priceless.

Any other horror stories about sticking with UA over better options?