Well, I recall when AA dropped MRTC and all of the EXP's and PLT's thought the end of the world was near. It wasn't. In fact, since that time there was improvement in UPG's to J or FC and no fare restrictions on eVP's, plus 8 is better than 4 or 6. The past three years as EXP 99% UPG's on possible segments has been my experience. E+ is nice, but it's still coach. Of course, with AA and UA J and most FC product is just good coach.

Disappointed that my (comp'd from AA EXP) CO PLT won't translate to 1k and a soft landing. Oh well, the rules keep changing but the game remains the same. Probably will just stick with AA, as the 16k BIS flying on UA has not been thrilling.