Originally Posted by anandrag

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