This is a sharp kick in the groin to 1k EQS flyers. I am based in LAX and fly most frequently to DFW and then often from DFW to other east coast points. I. like I think most 1k segment warriors, have endured many more 3-hour CRJ700 trips than one should have to endure, all out of maintaining loyalty to UA.

I'm not particularly keen on having to add 20% more CRJ trips to maintain status when AA offers better mainline service to where I want to go, a minimum of 16 F seats on every mainline flight and an easier requal path to EXP.