I'm <2 mos. from 1MM with UA and will have requalified for 1K by that time without the DEQM. I'm fed up with poor UA service by their front line staff. I'm based in FAT but do at least monthly trips to MCO/JAX and SEA/GEG/PSC. I also visit ORD, CMH, and TX on occasion plus to to Aussie maybe 1X/year. I'm sure this is the 3,000th thread on UA vs. DL, but this is specific to my situation and routings. Here's the metrics I'm considering:

-UA's new co-pay on UG's significantly water down the value of SWU's, so because I'll be 1P for life, all I have to do is buy a cheapo fare and throw down the miles+co-pay to really make up for the SWU. But with DL flying to SYD, even less of a difference.
-I can get similar routings/conx time on either DL or UA to my destinations. DL has far better service out of JAX. Skywest serves both out of FAT. In fact, it's a little bit better for me getting to eastern WA because of QX codeshares and DL out of SLC serves more destinations.
-I like the DL lounge in MCO better than the UA RCC. Not sure about the rest of the system. DL has a JAX lounge and nicer terminal than the ghetto B gates that UA has.
-I'm a former NW gold (10 years ago) so I understand domestic UG structure. UG's cleared more often as there were more seats. Going forward even better as I'd be at Platinum level. What I don't know is how their inflight seat/food/mealtime offerings now compare to UA.
-Or, should I status match with AS and dip in both the DL and CO water and use the status for the west coast (and if I ever go to HI again on AS)?

I'm thinking of getting a status match soon so I can try out the competition this fall. Your thoughts are appreciated!