Do you fly with anyone else, like a spouse?

There is no way mine would take a connecting flight, when there is a perfectly good direct flight available.

Hence, NW it is for me.

That said, the NW Plat companion UGs, that used to run after Plats by themselves, will run after all elites by themselves under the Delta program.

It was good while it lasted, as I have taken many trips with either a wife, son or daughter, and the 2 of us were up front.

That will be a thing of the past shortly.

Lastly, change your seat at 5 days out when the Plat EUAs run and the bulkheads and exit row people get moved. Same legroom as E+, as long as you remember to check.