CR1s seem to be clearing like e500s these days. united is being ultra-stingy with both upgrades as well as upper class award travel. i had been plat on CO and sadly now that is going the way of star alliance. am gold on DL and will be moving that way in the near future. on recent NW and DL legs, have gotten upgrades in advance in 75% of flights. that is better than UA with the certs....

and don't even try to start with me in intl flights....