I actually began my transition from Delta to United early in 2001, when I saw the handwriting on the wall, so to speak. Delta seemed to value its customers less and less with each passing month. During 2001-02, I split my business roughly 50/50 between Delta and United, earning top status on both. After the SkyMiles changes announced late in 2002, I made United my first choice and have split my business in 2003 roughly 2/3 United and 1/3 Delta (which I still fly mostly because of a corporate contract on the Shuttle).

I will retain my 1K status on United into 2004 (and likely beyond), but I will drop to Gold on Delta. I traveled enough to earn this status, but I am lifetime Gold, anyway, as a 2 Million Miler.

Bruce