Hi,

I've lurked around here over the years, but this is (if I remember correctly) my first post. So, forgive me if I get any of the abbreviations wrong.

I'll be flying from WAS-NRT in April. I'm CO silver elite. I can leave from any airport, fly any airline. What's the best way to go? On CO, I have a chance of getting upgraded, but it's not direct. Would it be worth the chance at an upgrade? I tend to prefer direct flights; if I choose one of those, which airline is the nicest? Or, should I choose, say, Singapore Airlines, which is not direct, I don't believe I am eligible for an upgrade on, but is, I hear, pretty nice.

I'd appreciate any suggestions/advice y'all can give. I apologize if this has been asked and answered; I tried searching for the answer at the forums, but haven't had time to look through all the posts yet.

Thanks!

-J