Originally Posted by psychtobe

other than LAX where are you traveling to? The problem with being elite on AS and flying a lot of AA and DL metal is that you don't see a ton of benefits. as a DL GM and higher you can and do get upgraded on AS west coast flights.

For me the big drawback to DL out of PDX is they don't have a year-round nonstop to DTW, where my family lives. You do have nonstops to NRT, AMS, HNL, MSP, SLC, JFK, and ATL, so it's not too bad. There is no AA redeye from PDX, which makes short weekend trips tough.