Originally Posted by
gordo6
You should decide based on:
1. Which airport is more comfortable for you? For example, if you live next to JFK, opt for DL.
If LGA is also comfortable for you, choose DL because LGA is one of their Focus Cities.
2. DL only matches until GOLD. I contacted them this week, told them that I have LY Plat, LH Senator, BD Gold & BA Gold and asked for Plat. They told me no, only Gold. However, CO will give you Plat.
3. What destination do you intend to fly to/from NYC. For example - if you intend to fly BOS a lot, then opt for CO, as DL only operates regional jets on the JFK/LGA-BOS route. If you intend to fly MCO a lot then go for DL as they have flights from both LGA&JFK. If you intend to fly to PHX go for CO as DL only operates 1 daily JFK-PHX while CO operates 4 daily EWR-PHX, US 3 daily EWR-PHX & 3 daily JFK-PHX.
4. DL only matches until Feb 2011!
Thx. very helpful!
I guess convenience is typically a secondary concern for us heavy travelers... Why else do MRs etc? If one is willing to fly via NYC on way from LAX to SEA, little extra driving to get to EWR instead of JFK/LGA is a small price to pay.
I am more concerned about upgrade potential. Guess is that DL Gold is pretty oiut of luck most of time on upgrades from heave Plat airports like LGA and JFK.
CO Plat should have more luck I assume. Also longer period of status is attractive