Originally Posted by
paranoiatx
Even the AUS-IAH today had at least 35 elites. First time I've missed the upgrade on that flight this year

(ended up at #8 even)
And you're Platinum. Wow. The only advantage of gold now seems to be the 100% milage bonus. Sheesh.
Silver? I guess the free bag check is it. The milage bonus for them is nearly gone. Silver status is probably not worth remaining loyal at this point.