I travel to Europe and Asia as well as the Midwest and California. I am currently a 1K on United but living back in Michigan, NWA has a hub in DTW and also flies from Flint. I may be able to switch to NWA but I am worried their Elite Program, service and access to upgrades etc. I also get default United Economey Plus on united with extra leg room so I am worried that NWA may not be as good as United, any comments or personal experiance?